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“I chose not to pretend because I was part of the system” Atwoli finally reveals why he never condoled Matiba’s family

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Francis Atwoli admits he played part in the physical and emotional suffering of the late Kenneth Matiba. The Cotu Secretary General reveals he chose not to condoled Matiba’s family because he didn’t want to pretend.

For starters, Kenneth Matiba was among high profile politicians that the Moi regime sent to the infamous torture chambers for advocating for multiparty democracy in Kenya.

Matiba’s death is blamed on the physical and emotional suffering he endured during his detention. Last year High Court ruled that Matiba should be compensated Kes 945 million for the unlawful detention.

Hearse carrying Matiba’s body outside All Saints Cathedral Church on April 25, 2018.
Hearse carrying Matiba’s body outside All Saints Cathedral Church on April 25, 2018.
Admission of guilt

Francis Atwoli reveals he never condoled Matiba’s family because he was part of the system which persecuted and detained Matiba in the early 1990s.

Speaking on Sunday during the Cotu Labour Day Prayer service at St Stephen’s Cathedral, Atwoli expressed shock that some people who tormented Matiba were present at his burial and still want to vie for president in 2022 – he was referring to DP Ruto.

“I was surprised to see some of the people I worked together with in Kanu back then going to condole with the late Matiba’s family. But I chose not go to pretend because I was one of the main mobilizers of YK92 (Youth for Kanu 92) movement. And some of these people keep saying they want to be the presidents of this country,” said Atwoli.

 

 

 

“I also choose cremation when I die” Dennis Itumbi declares as Matiba’s body is burned to ashes

Posted on by Martin Oduor

To many cremation is a savage way of getting rid of the dead. But second liberation hero Kenneth Matiba chose to be cremated and his family has granted him the wish.

The final service for Matiba is set be conducted at the Lang’ata crematorium this Friday April 27th. The fallen hero only wanted those invited to attend the cremation ceremony.

Cremation basically involves placing the casket and the body in an  incinerator and burning it down to ashes. It usually takes  6 to 8 hours to completely burn the body.

Hearse carrying Matiba's body outside All Saints Cathedral Church on April 25, 2018.
Hearse carrying Matiba’s body outside All Saints Cathedral Church on April 25, 2018.

Some 40 litres of diesel fuel is used to maintain the temperatures required to burn the body. The bone fragments that remain are usually crushed in a grinder that reduces the bones to a consistent texture similar to sand.

The ash is then given to family members who either store them in an urn or dispose of them in any other way they deem necessary.

Cremation frees family

Dennis Itumbi has also declared that he wants to be cremated when he dies. The the Senior Director of Innovation, Digital and Diaspora Communication in the president’s office argues that cremation saves family from burden and costs.

“I also choose Cremation when I die and that Cremation within The shortest period after I die. Preferably 3 days after, circumstances allowing.

“Cremation frees family and friends from burden and cost even if they can afford. I believe in the philosophy, Life is for the living not the dead. My will and wishes are safely written and deposited elsewhere…” Wrote Itumbi.