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Elders alarmed as 'reggae na lami' funeral stunts replace sacred Luhya burial traditions

The “Reggae na Lami” funeral processions for victims of sudden or violent deaths are bypassing traditional rituals, sparking concern among elders who say the practices are being ignored despite their role in warding off bad omens. [Courtesy]

For generations, the Luhya community has maintained elaborate burial customs conducted not only to honour the dead but also to protect the living.

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