Residents of Chuth Ber village in Kisumu West were left stunned after a 47-year-old man transported his late mother’s body home on a motorcycle.
The unusual incident unfolded as family members and church leaders gathered, waiting for a vehicle to take the body to the mortuary in preparation for burial. To their shock, the man arrived with his mother’s body strapped to the back of his motorbike instead of a hearse.
The act immediately caused confusion and discomfort among relatives and neighbors, many questioning why he had chosen such an unconventional and unsettling method.
As news spread across the village, tensions quickly grew. Church leaders who had assembled for the burial service refused to proceed, insisting that the body be returned to the mortuary and later brought back in a more respectful manner.
This disagreement created a standoff between the grieving family and the church community, further deepening the pain of an already emotional moment.
The incident sparked heated discussions within the community, with many emphasizing the importance of dignity in handling the dead. Villagers expressed dismay, saying a burial should be conducted with utmost care and reverence.
On social media, reactions were mixed. Some condemned the man’s actions as disrespectful, while others sympathized with him, suggesting he may have been overwhelmed with grief after losing his mother.
The bizarre incident has left the community divided, but united in reflecting on the need to uphold cultural and religious respect when laying loved ones to rest.
