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Drama at burial as mourners demand 6 year old boy signs father's burial permit

A young boy, cousin to the deceased Garissa university attack victim Samwel Oyaro stays put by his coffin during funeral service before the burial on April 14,2015 at Nyanchwa village in Kisii county. Villagers said the deceased and the minor were inseparable when Oyaro was at home. (Photo:Denish Ochieng/ Standard)

Drama unfolded at a funeral ceremony in Kimbimbi village, Kirinyaga County after mourners insisted a minor signs his father’s burial permit.

The deceased was a butcher and died in a motorcycle accident on May 11.

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