What happens when mourning turns into a fight over the dead man’s belongings? After the death of Brigadier Fred Kavirondo, thousands descend on his home to mourn. But as the family grieves, mourners begin carrying away clothes, furniture, utensils and other possessions—some claiming it is a Luo custom that everything belonging to the dead must disappear with him. Dr Kavirondo is horrified. At his father’s burial, the chaos takes another turn. Politicians seize the microphone to raise old questions about the deaths of Tom Mboya and Robert Ouko, and to ask whether Kavirondo himself died naturally. But when the crowds finally leave, the doctor discovers that the greatest shock may not have come from the mourners at all. 🎧 Want to listen to the full audiobook? Listen to Dr Kavirondo on the On eKitabu app or purchase it through the shop.ekitabu.com. Books in Africa brings African stories to your ears one instalment at a time.
Dr Kavirondo: Promise me you'll have a Luo wife | Part 1
What happens when mourning turns into a fight over the dead man’s belongings? After the death of Brigadier Fred Kavirondo, thousands descend on his home to mourn. But as the family grieves, mourners begin carrying away clothes, furniture, utensils and other possessions—some claiming it is a Luo…
