NyanzaPolice forced to watch from a distance as mourners openly defy orders to keep social distance and wear masksHundreds of mourners defied police and disregarded Covid-19 public health guidelines as they escorted the body of popular Ohangla musician Abenny Jachiga () for burial in the outskirts of Kisumu this morning. Known for his provocative Ohangla love songs, Jachiga, 33, succumbed to what family members described as Pneumonia. Health officials yesterday launched investigations into the cause of death and had taken samples from the body with sources indicating the samples tested Negative to covid-19. The musician who hails from East Kolwa - Chiga location, Kisumu east Sub County started his music career at the age of 21 as an instrumentalist. SEE ALSO: That mask can save you from coronavirus, says studyOnyango has left behind a widow and five children.

Source: Standard Digital June 12, 2020 09:11 UTC