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Michael Musau, the last born son of Esther Nzakwa, was quite emotional as he reflected upon the long journey full of tribulations that they had in seeking to burry their mother. Flanked by Esther’s grandson John Ndunda, Musau said they are happy because they have finally laid their mother to rest.
“We cried and mourned until our tears dried up. We now feel relieved,” he said.
Nzakwa’s body was interred on Saturday at Musau’s compound in Mbuani village, Kola, Machakos county.
Three armed AP officers escorted the family from the mortuary to the grave site.
Katanga assistant chief Josphat Kyungu had a difficult time controlling hundreds of curious villagers who wanted to attended the burial.
Esther Nzakwa’s body has been lying at the Machakos funeral home for 17 years since her death on August 31st, 2004. She was 93 at the time of her death, meaning it has been a hundred and ten years since her birth in 1911.
This is due to a lengthy court battle involving a land dispute, and where exactly to burry the late Esther.
Chief Kyungu told reporters that the case was taken to court by Musau.
“The woman’s last born son [Musau] took the case to court demanding that his mother be buried next to their father’s grave. Their father had three wives. The siblings have been battling in court over the issue,” Kyungu said.
There was no viewing of the body and speeches were limited to save time.
“Today we are burying our beloved mother who has been in the mortuary for 17 years. I thank all who have assisted us to bring her home. I think most of our siblings, including myself, now feel relieved,” Musau said.
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