It now emerges that the the late Tom Mboya was mercilessly subjected to consequences of the Luo traditions upon his demise.
Despite all the popularity, influence and power, the youthful leader would end up being buried at his father's place upon his death.
This was because he was yet to build a house in his Rusinga Island backyard, reports a Mediamax publication released a year ago, as is dictated by the Luo culture.
This was in contravention to the Luo laws indicating that a man should establish his own home when he comes of age, failure to which he is buried like a boy.
And since he was yet to move out of his father's homestead, the family of popular author and Cabinet Minister in mzee Jomo Kenyatta's government had no other option.
Mboya was shot down while leaving Chani's Pharmacy along Nairobi's Government Road (now Moi Avenue) on Saturday, July 5, 1969.
Born on August 15, 1930, his body now lies peacefully at his mausoleum in Rusinga Island, Homabay County.
This is thanks to one of his admirers named William Sheyman who in 1971 facilitated the construction of the mausoleum.
His remains and some belongings including honors and momentos were later shifted to the historical center.
Sheyman would also be laid to rest right next to Mboya's grave upon his death in 1997, after his ashes were flown on from the US where he traded in plane parts.
Ultimate probe results pointed at one Nahashon Njenga as the killer.
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