Homa Bay Man Who Died in Accident While Travelling to Plan Mum's Burial Buried with Her

• Jackson Otieno Okuthe, who met his fate while planning his mother Mary Auma Okuthe's burial, was buried with her in their home village in Homa Bay county
• Okuthe had travelled from Mombasa country for his mother's burial plans when he was knocked down by a matatu in Homa Bay
• The 40-year-old who shared a birthday with his mother was expected to bury her on Friday, April 4, before he joined her in the mortuary

A man who travelled from Mombasa county to make arrangements for his mother's burial but was accidentally knocked by a matatu at Homa Bay stage and succumbed to injuries has been buried with his mum.

Jackson Otieno Okuthe was planning to bury his mother on Friday, April 4, when he also unceremoniously met his fate.

The family members were laid to rest in their home village in a ceremony that was well attended by mourners.

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MCA Kabuoch North mourn Okuthe, his mother

MCA Kabuoch North, Boaz Kakhiri Khiri, was among the mourners who graced the emotional ceremony with his presence.

"It was an immense honor to stand in solidarity with family, friends, and the greater Kabuoch North Ward community as we mourned and celebrated the lives of Mama Mary Auma Okuthe and her son, Jackson Otieno Okuthe, of Kanyangasi Village. Jackson, or Jack as I have known him, was a long-time friend and a close family companion since our days in primary school. His untimely death has left a deep and painful mark on my heart, a memory I will carry with me forever. I sincerely pray that God Almighty welcomes both Jackson and Mama Mary into His eternal embrace, where they will find peace and rest in His heavenly kingdom.

Mama Mary and Jackson were exemplary individuals—humble, warm, and selflessly devoted to the well-being of those around them. Their legacies of kindness, strength, and compassion will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing them," he shared.

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Okuthe, 40, and his mother shared birthdays, as well as death month and burial dates, following the heartbreaking tragedy.

Kenyans react after man, mother are buried on same day

Social media users were heartbroken for the family as they penned condolence messages in the comment section.

Godfrey Ogutu:

"My heartfelt condolences till the resurrection hour."

Leah Ogol:

"Rest easy, bro. The mother and my late mum, Pamela Odero, were great friends. I grew up knowing they were sisters. So sad indeed."

Veranight Opudo:

"I was in town. I saw it happen, and before long, word came back that he rested. Eeeeiii. What is life?

May eternal rest be granted unto their souls."

Hassan Ilkacase:

"It's so sad indeed. May the rest of the family get over it easily. Poleni sana to the entire family, and I think that the matatu got caught and taken to the required processing."

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Ian Nyadiang'a:

"Indeed, it's a sad moment for the family, friends and relatives and the community. Thanks for attending."

Alliance Girls High School student burial venue announced

In another story, an Alliance Girls High School student who died after a boiler explosion was poised to share a burial place with her family members.

Georgina Aluoch sadly passed away in the hospital on Thursday, January 14 was to be buried in the same place as her father and two siblings were buried.

Aluoch, who was holidaying in Nyali with her mother, suffered 65% burns, unlike her mum, Joyce Ong'ombe, who suffered 45%.

Source: TUKO.co.ke