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Man, 93, buries wife without involving relatives

A 93-year-old man shocked residents of Kamwiyoni, Murang'a, after he singlehandedly buried his wife without involving relatives or villagers. FILE PHOTO

What you need to know:

  • Ms Mugure was married to Mr Gachuma for 50 years and succumbed to cancer on Friday last week.
  • During burial plans and discussions Mr Gachuma's children could not agree on the grave site following inheritance disputes.
  • The children now want authorities to intervene and give an exhumation order so that they can give their mother a decent burial.

A 93-year-old has shocked residents of Kamwiyoni village in Murang’a County after he singlehandedly buried his 70-year-old wife without involving his relatives.

Mr Gachuma Gacheru buried his second wife ,Susan Mugure, on Monday at Murang’a Cemetery all alone following a family disagreement over where she would be buried.