A widow in Bungoma County has been left homeless after a shocking ritual saw mourners set her house on fire following the death of her husband.
The incident occurred shortly after the burial of the man, whose death was believed to be unnatural.
The ritual, known locally as Okhusoola, is performed when the community suspects foul play in a death.
In this case, the mourners believed the man had been killed under suspicious circumstances, prompting them to take drastic action.
According to witnesses, a group of men stormed the widow’s compound immediately after the burial. They forced her out of the house and set her belongings ablaze, leaving nothing behind but ashes.
Videos circulating online show the dramatic scene as the fire consumed the home while mourners looked on.
The widow, already grieving the loss of her husband, was left devastated and unsure where to turn.
She lost all her possessions, and her home was completely destroyed, leaving her without shelter.
Local residents expressed shock and concern over the extreme nature of the ritual.
Critics have called the act cruel and unnecessary, questioning the relevance of such traditional practices in modern society.
Many argued that rituals like Okhusoola should never endanger the lives or property of the bereaved.
Observers say that communities should find safer ways to handle grief and suspicion without resorting to violence.
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