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Kakamega bans funeral processions and mourning

Kakamega County bans funeral processions in the CBD.[File,Standard]

Kakamega County has banned funeral processions and mourning in the Central Business District (CBD) and issued a stern warning to those who will defy the directive.It said is intended to enhance security and order in town will be arrested and charged.

The government, through the security agencies, issued alternative routes to be used by mourners; this follows complaints from the business community, road users and locals of loud music, rowdy youths who smoke bhang and traffic snarl-ups that affect normal operations of businesses.

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