They charge Sh2,000-Sh3,000 to smuggle an individual from Nairobi in a coffin "for burial in Western Kenya". But the trip in a hearse terminates at Limuru from where the smuggled person can easily get transport to Nyanza and the rest of Western Kenya. The Nairobi-bound travellers from Western regions are similarly dropped at Limuru and smuggled on motorbikes through panya routes to the nearest town from where they board matatus to the city. Multiple sources told the Star that those intending to travel upcountry liaise with families moving the bodies upcountry for burial to be included among the mourners. Byron Mugere, another city resident, travelled to Kisii last week using the same mode of transport.

Source: The Star May 21, 2020 19:52 UTC