Sunset deadline: Why Luhya elders must be buried before dusk

President William Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning Malava Mp Malulu Injendi at Lugusi village in Malava on March 4, 2025.[Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard]

Among the Luhya community, the burial of respected leaders or elders is not just any other ordinary affair.

Since time in memorial Luhyas have had a special way of interring their leaders who are accorded unique rituals and rites.

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