The second liberation hero will be accorded State funeral services in Nairobi and Murang’a, Government officials said yesterday. “Mama Edith confirmed on Sunday that our hero Matiba will be cremated in Lang’ata on Friday according to his wishes, which the family felt it could not go against,” Kang’ata said yesterday. He spoke in the company of the Government funeral committee and Matiba’s family members at Harambee House yesterday during a press briefing. Hailing Matiba as a second liberation hero, Macharia called on Kenyans to turn up in large numbers to give Matiba a send-off that befitted his status. ALSO READ: Kihoro: Matiba ate my pawpaws in jailHe added that the funeral service in Nairobi would be held at All Saints Cathedral.

Source: Standard Digital April 23, 2018 21:00 UTC