Doris Gatwiri and her husband Peter Kirimi, at the home where they were banished by Abongiri clan of South Imeni, in Meru. [Phares Mutembei/Standard]An elderly father has blocked his son and daughter-in-law from returning to the ancestral home until they apologise and cleanse themselves. Mzee M’Rimbere M’Iburi, 110, declared that his son Peter Kirimi and his wife Doris Gatwiri will not be allowed back to the rural home until they apologise and slaughter a goat as a sign reconciliation for disrespect. If a child insults or abuses the parents they can still be forgiven if they slaughter a goat. "I was there when the elderly parents and the old man (Iburi) threatened to commit suicide should Kirimi and Doris come back.

Source: Standard Digital August 30, 2020 04:52 UTC