This archive report was first published on 2 August 2019.
August 2, 2019, marked a significant development in the dispute surrounding the late Ken Okoth's funeral arrangements. Despite opposition from his paternal family, who claimed that cremation was against Luo tradition, the cremation will proceed as planned.
Lawyers representing Okoth's mother, Angeline, his wife, Monica, and MCA Anne Muthoni announced that both parties had agreed to resolve the matter through a DNA test. The test will be conducted after DNA samples are taken from Okoth's body at Lee Funeral Home.
According to lawyer Danstan Omari, each party will present their own pathologist, and the DNA samples will be preserved for the test. The pathologist will provide the methodologies to be used as they await the results of the DNA test.
Omari emphasized that his client had no intention of stopping the funeral program, as she 'loved Ken so much.' The advocate also noted that there is no dispute over property or final funeral rights for the late Kibra MP.
Former PM Raila Odinga, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, and their legal teams were part of the meeting that reportedly went late into the night. The court also ruled that the child will participate in the funeral program.
