No gun salute for officer who died on duty

Police officers carrying a casket that contained the body of Harrison Nkunja who collapsed and died on July 21, 2020 while he was on guard duty at Equity Bank Makutano branch. There was no 21 gun salute at his funeral because of covid-19. [Olivia Murithi, Standard]

The burial of police officers is usually accompanied by a gun salute as a sign of respect. It is a time honoured tradition that affords the officers a dignified send-off.

Covid-19 has, however, changed all this.