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Bishop abandons former MCA's burial after political chaos erupt

The late former Sikhendu ward MCA Eric Musumba. [Courtesy, Standard]

A burial ceremony for former Sikhendu MCA Eric Musumba in Trans Nzoia County descended into chaos on Saturday, forcing Kitale ACK Bishop Emmanuel Chemengich to walk out in protest after political rivalries took centre stage.

Dr Chemengich had initially conducted the service and allowed politicians to address the mourners, but the event quickly descended into chaos as leaders from Ford Kenya and the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) clashed.

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