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Raila's wish is in line with Luo cultural ways of burying elders

Junior Odinga pays his last respect at  Mamboleo in Kisumu when the body arrived for viewing in Kisumu.[Emmanuel Wanson,Standard]

In the Luo cultural tradition, burial rites are conducted in cognizance of the community’s strong belief in life after death.

According to a cultural book titled Luo Kitgi Gi Timbegi, the Luo carefully observe burial rituals during the mourning and burial of a dignified member of the community.

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