This archive report was first published on 6 August 2019.
On August 6, 2019, a section of the Luo Council of Elders expressed their desire for the cultural inheritance of Ken Okoth's widow, Monica Okoth, following the late Kibra Member of Parliament's death.
According to Apollo Bwana, the Chief Elder of the Kabondo Kasipul, Monica Okoth should visit her husband's home to perform certain rituals together with the family before she is inherited by a family member.
"If truly Monica is Okoth's wife, she should honor the community's culture and practices," Bwana said.
The elders argue that this is important for the continuity of the lineage of the fallen legislator, particularly since his body was cremated in Nairobi.
They also want the widow to frequently visit the MP's home in Kasewe, in Kabondo-Kasipul, for bonding with other members of the family.
Ken Okoth died last month after a long battle with cancer.
