Matiba cremated in guarded send-off

Smoke emerges from Lang'ata Crematorium chimney where the body of late Kenneth Matiba cremated on April 27, 2018.Matiba body was cremated according to his wish. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

A few minutes after 2pm Friday, a strong and invasive smell of diesel permeated the cold and humid air at the Lang’ata Crematorium, quickly spreading across the cemetery and then beyond the bounds of the fence.

Minutes later, a moderately thick whirl of grey smoke lazily billowed through the towering grey brick chimney, signalling the start of the slow six to seven-hour process of interring the remains of the late Kenneth Matiba.