It was drama galore after co-wives exchanged blows over their dead husband.
The incident happened on Sunday night at Nyagetonkono village in Nyabera area, South Mugirango, Kisii County.
Eveline Bosibori was married to the deceased, Cleophas Machoni as the first wife while Olpha Moraa got married as the second wife.
Trouble started when Moraa wanted burial plans to be held at her homestead but, Bosibori refused saying the Gusii culture allows any husband married to more than one wife to be buried at the first wife’s homestead.
“Moraa used concoction to persuade Machoni to marry her. I am the first wife and I won’t allow him to be buried at the prostitute’s homestead,” said Bosibori.
Bosibori attacked Moraa with kicks and blows disrupting a gathering by residents who had gathered to arrange the burial of Machoni who died on Friday.
David Kobingi, the area chief said the women should stop unnecessary fights since the Gusii culture is clear that any man married to two or more wives should be buried at the first wife’s homestead.
“Unnecessary fights involving co-wives will not be condoned in the area. We should plan well and ensure Machoni is given a good sendoff. His two wives will not derail burial plans,” he said.
Kobingi said security will be tight in the area and anyone who will be out to bring chaos at the deceased homestead will be dealt with accordingly.
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