×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Mburu Kinani family defends Gilgil burial, dismisses claims of secret interment

Prof. Tom Ojienda, the family lawyer addresses journalists, [Photo/Courtesy]

The family of the late Mburu Kinani has strongly defended their decision to bury him at his Gilgil home, dismissing as false allegations that the interment was carried out secretly and without dignity.

Kinani, who died on November 20, 2024, was finally laid to rest on September 17, 2025, after ten long months in the morgue and a bruising succession of court battles between his children from two marriages.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in