He was almost buried alive

By Arthur Mahasi

Many Kenyans will be shocked to learn they may practically have buried their loved ones alive. As bizarre as it sounds, it is a distinct possibility. In many countries, it is illegal to declare somebody dead unless certified so by a medical doctor. This involves carrying out tests on the remains of the deceased for confirmation. But how many of us bother? With one doctor for every 1,200 Kenyans, there simply aren’t enough medics to go round certifying the dead.