The crematorium was yesterday a hive of activities as the Matiba family, government officials and the Nairobi City County officers prepared the venue for the final rites. Mr Nderitu Maina, who is in charge of the cemetery, said the procedure is tedious and must be done meticulously. Related Content Kenneth Matiba send-off: Nothing new about cremation in KenyaMr Maina said the process begins at the City Mortuary, where a family requests and pays for a notice for cremation. The family selects one member to light the fire. The Hindu Crematorium charges a flat rate of Sh10,000 for a member of the Hindu community and Sh22,500 for a non-Hindu.

Source: Daily Nation April 26, 2018 20:37 UTC