Video of KK Mwenyewe's Girlfriend Throwing Soil Inside Comedian's Grave Sparks Reactions: "Haifai"
- Women throwing soil inside their husbands' or partners' graves is not a common practice among several cultures in Kenya
- A video of KK Mwenyewe's girlfriend throwing soil in the comedian's grave ignited a heated debate on social media
- Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, a Kikuyu man disclosed the significance of throwing soil in a loved one's grave
KK Mwenyewe was buried in an emotional ceremony in Gathiroini village, Lari constituency, Kiambu county.
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The talented comedian's family was overwhelmed by emotions, and many struggled to speak while eulogising him.
KK's best friend Kafengo became emotional as he paid his last respects to the deceased.
The heartbroken comedian's mum and younger sister wailed at the gravesite as KK's body was being lowered to the ground.
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The two could not bear the pain and were at some point carried away by relatives as the burial continued.
Did KK Mwenyewe have a girlfriend?
Kenyans had a glimpse of KK's girlfriend for the first time during his memorial event held on Monday, July 21, at the Blue Springs Hotel in Nairobi.
Pauline shared a brief speech amid tears, leaving mourners sobbing.
During KK's funeral service just before burial, Pauline, dressed in a white t-shirt, pitch-black baggy jeans, and a black jacket, paid a glowing tribute to him.
"I have been a friend to KK. What I can say is Zak (KK) was a good person and cared so much about his friends. All I can say is may his soul rest in peace because for the short time," she said in a trembling voice before tears started flowing down her cheeks.
Pauline gave back the microphone to the MC and was escorted back to her seat by a friend.
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Did KK Mwenyewe's girlfriend throw soil in his grave?
A video of Pauline crying uncontrollably after throwing soil into her boyfriend's grave broke hearts.
In the video, heartbroken Pauline was seen being comforted by a friend as she wailed next to Dem wa Facebook, who was also crying.
A section of netizens warned Pauline against throwing soil in KK Mwenyewe's grave.
Amilo last born said:
"Usijaribu kurusha mchanga."
User1873760295495 said:
"Ukirusha mchanga shauri yako."
Fellykerry said:
"Ingekuwa KisiiðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜! I am a Kisii and was married to a Kikuyu ,akapass, nilienda nikatupa mchanga, hawana noma."
Bilha12 said:
"Wacha kurusha mchanga hata kuongea Kwa matanga yake haifai cos pahali utaoleka mzee wako akitangulia kukufa iatabidi uongee na huwezi ongea vifo mbili."
Amilo last born said:
"Sisi Waluhya hata uwezi simama kwa umati, wata sema tu girl friend wake asalimie tu kwa hewa."
Ciku Wambui said:
"Kurusha mchanga sio mbaya. Bury someone and move on."
Agnes Karanja said:
"Watu wa Western msituletee hizo mila zenyu hapa Kiambu."
Below is the video of KK Mwenyewe's girlfriend throwing soil in his grave:
What is the significance of throwing soil in a grave?
Throwing soil in a grave signifies respect, a final goodbye and the natural return to the earth. However, in some cultures, it means something else.
In some Kenyan cultures, women aren't allowed to throw soil into the grave, especially after losing a husband or partner.
According to some cultures, if a woman throws soil in her husband's or partner's grave, it means they are no longer willing to get married again and will stay at the deceased's homestead till death.
But if a woman refuses to throw soil in her man's grave, it means they will remarry again.
Speaking to a Kikuyu man, David Kariuki, he revealed that throwing soil in the grave is a common practice among the people from the mountain.
Sharing his opinion on KK's girlfriend, he said there was nothing wrong with her throwing soil in his grave.
"It is perfectly okay kurusha mchanga (to throw soil), there is no cultural thing against it," Kariuki said.
Did Albert Ojwang's wife throw soil inside his grave?
In a similar story, a video of Albert Ojwang's widow, Nevnina Onyango, refusing to throw soil in the slain blogger's grave went viral.
During the burial, a bishop gave Ojwang's family soil to throw in his grave, but his widow didn't.
In the viral video, a man tried to force Nevnina to throw soil, but she refused.
The video elicited mixed reactions, and speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Pastor Joseck Omwasi said most faiths do not mandate that a widow must throw soil into her partner's grave.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
