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No bible verses nor Christianity at this burial

Elder Mathenge Wa Iregi, a Kikuyu high priest leads the Kikuyu traditional burial ceremony of Muhu Thuti in Kiamabara village in Mathira. [Ndungu Gachane]

 

At a normal burial ceremony in any Christian set-up, men of cloth coordinate the ceremony with Bible readings and gospel songs, especially dirges taking the centre stage.

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