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Burial of man who was beheaded cancelled after head goes missing

Armed Maasai morans pursuing armed Kipsigis youth at Olpusimoru in Narok County following the tribal clashes in the area on September 24, 2018. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The burial of a man who was beheaded in the recent Olposimoru clashes was called off on the last minute after elders opposed the funeral saying it was against their traditions.

Robert Chepkwony, 33 who is believed to have been among youths who had gone to retaliate a previous attack on their homes went missing on Tuesday, September 25.

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