A burial ceremony in Vihiga County turned chaotic after a dispute between two church denominations over final rites. The disagreement shocked mourners who expected a peaceful farewell for a respected clergyman.
Family members, friends, and congregants had gathered in Chavakali to honour the late preacher. The ceremony later descended into confrontation and confusion during the funeral programme.
Pastor Served Pentecostal Church
The burial involved Reverend Hudson Jumba Mang’ang’a, who served under the Pentecostal Assemblies of God church for many years. Mourners gathered to celebrate his life and remember his service to the Christian community.
However, tension began rising shortly after the funeral programme officially started. Reports indicate that members of the pastor’s family objected to leaders from the church leading the burial.
Family Opposes Church Leadership
Family members argued that the church failed to support the pastor properly during his service years. They therefore questioned why the denomination should preside over the final rites.
The disagreement quickly escalated into heated exchanges between church leaders and the bereaved family. Organisers briefly halted the ceremony as both sides argued over control of the burial proceedings.
Decision to Replace Church Leadership
Despite the late pastor serving the church for many years, the family refused to change position. They insisted the Pentecostal Assemblies of God leadership would not lead the ceremony.
The family then invited a bishop from the Anglican Church of Kenya to preside over the burial. The bishop later conducted the final rites and took over the ceremony.
Pastor’s Son Speaks Out
Witnesses said the pastor’s son openly expressed frustration during the confrontation. He claimed the church failed to support his father during difficult moments in ministry.
The son insisted the family had full authority to decide how the burial should proceed. His remarks intensified emotions among mourners gathered at the ceremony.
Scuffles Break Out During Funeral
As tensions grew, pushing and scuffles erupted between some mourners and church members. The clashes occurred within the church compound as the dispute escalated.
The chaotic scenes disrupted the burial ceremony and left several mourners shaken. Many attendees struggled to understand how a funeral turned into such a confrontation.
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