Mzee Kibor's burial date revealed
By Peter Ochieng
Jackson Kibor will be buried on April 1.
Mzee Kibor, christened Chairman of the 'men's conference' died On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 while receiving treatment at an Eldoret hospital.
According to Philip Kibor, Kibor's eldest son who is the family spokesperson, Mzee will be laid to rest at his farm in Kabenes, Soy, Uasin Gishu County.
He said burial plans are in top gear.
"We will have a memorial service in honor of our father, but the venue will be communicated later. We will have a night vigil on March 31 before the final send-off the following day,” Philip is quoted by The Standard.
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File image of the Late Mzee Jackson Kibor. [Photo: Courtesy][/caption]He will be buried next to his first wife Mary, who died in 2010.
“At the time of my mother’s death, she was living in Kitale and Mzee was based here in Uasin Gishu. He decided that his first wife be interred here where he was living, saying that he would follow suit,” says Philip.
“Mzee was a man of the people. He had many friends and treasured his neighbors. Over the past days, we have been welcoming his friends who have been travelling here from other countries and counties to help plan a befitting send off. With regard to this, everyone will be allowed to attend his funeral ceremony.”
Mzee Kibor had divorced his second and third wives, Josephine and Naomi Kibor, before marrying Yunita Kibor.
Reports indicate that before he died, the 88-year-old had managed to bring back his family together.
"A few days ago, Mzee Kibor convened a meeting and humbly asked for forgiveness. He even reconciled us that is why we are all gathered here," stated one of the wives, shortly after his death was confirmed.
File image of the Late Mzee Jackson Kibor. [Photo: Courtesy][/caption]He will be buried next to his first wife Mary, who died in 2010.
“At the time of my mother’s death, she was living in Kitale and Mzee was based here in Uasin Gishu. He decided that his first wife be interred here where he was living, saying that he would follow suit,” says Philip.
“Mzee was a man of the people. He had many friends and treasured his neighbors. Over the past days, we have been welcoming his friends who have been travelling here from other countries and counties to help plan a befitting send off. With regard to this, everyone will be allowed to attend his funeral ceremony.”
Mzee Kibor had divorced his second and third wives, Josephine and Naomi Kibor, before marrying Yunita Kibor.
Reports indicate that before he died, the 88-year-old had managed to bring back his family together.
"A few days ago, Mzee Kibor convened a meeting and humbly asked for forgiveness. He even reconciled us that is why we are all gathered here," stated one of the wives, shortly after his death was confirmed. What's Your Reaction?
