This archive report was first published on 4 August 2019.
Published on August 4, 2019
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has accused Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko of scuttling plans to have the body of the late Kibra MP Ken Okoth taken to Homa Bay for a funeral service.
According to Odhiambo, Sonko's remarks on Okoth's marital affairs could have led to his cremation before being taken to Homa Bay for a funeral service.
She said Sonko's antics and 'loose mouth' could have contributed to the decision not to take the body to Homa Bay for the much-publicised funeral service.
“Your unnecessary drama spiralled a behind-the-scenes series of events that resulted in Okoth's body not being taken to Kabondo,” she said.
Okoth's body was cremated at Kariokor Crematorium in the morning hours in a private function which was only attended with closest of family members.
Back at Kabondo village, the residents were left reeling with shock as the body they expected to arrive at Got Rateng Primary School for a final funeral service did not come with only news reaching them that the same body had been cremated.
