Mr Matele had sued his brother-in-law, Sylvester Wabusya, for denying him the right to bury his wife on grounds that the two had separated. By GALGALO BOCHAMore by this AuthorA Nairobi court on Wednesday permitted a retired Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation chief finance officer to bury his wife in accordance to his community’s traditions. Senior Resident Magistrate Agnes Makau ruled that James Matele had the legal right to bury his wife, Beatrice Nyongesa. SEPARATEDMr Matele had sued his brother-in-law, Sylvester Wabusya, for denying him the right to bury his wife on grounds that the two had separated. The marriage had not been dissolved through customary means or in the court of law,” she ruled.

Source: Daily Nation May 02, 2018 17:03 UTC