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February 1, 2026
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Families in agony as bodies of their kin remain abroad

Families in agony as bodies of their kin remain abroad

Two fwo families are now appealing for government intervention to repatriate the bodies of their kin stuck abroad...

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Two Kenyan families are appealing for government assistance to repatriate the bodies of their loved ones stuck abroad due to financial constraints. John Kamau Karunda died in a road accident in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, earlier this year, while Felister Kemunto's body has been in Iraq since her mysterious death last December.

  • Kemunto's family needs Sh800,000 for repatriation, with an ultimatum for burial if not met within 15 days.
  • The repatriation of Karunda's body requires approximately Sh3.9 million, with fundraising efforts still far from the target.
  • Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu confirmed awareness of Kemunto's case but stated no government obligation to fund repatriation.

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