This archive report was first published on 4 July 2021.
July 4, 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a devastating toll on villages in Nyanza region, with priests finding themselves overwhelmed by the number of funerals they are conducting daily.
According to reports, the clergy in the region are now presiding over several funerals in a single day, with some even having to move from one hospital to the next to anoint the sick.
As the virus continues to spread, the priests are struggling to cope with the emotional and psychological trauma that comes with conducting multiple funerals in a short span of time.
The situation has left many priests feeling drained and overwhelmed, with some even questioning their ability to continue serving their communities in the face of such adversity.
