Vihiga Man Begs Ruto To Help Him Bury Body Of His Dad, A Church Pastor Stuck In Morgue For 6 Years

A family in Mabale village, Vihiga County, is pleading for help to finally bury their parents, whose bodies have been lying in a mortuary for years.

According to the family, their father, Pastor Mavisi, died six years ago, but his body has never been buried due to financial challenges.

The situation has deeply affected the family, leaving them heartbroken and unable to move on.

Sadly, tragedy struck again when their mother also passed away six months ago.

Her wish before she died was to see her husband given a decent burial. However, her body is now also stuck in the morgue, waiting for the father to be laid to rest first.

Speaking to local reporters, one of the sons of the late couple shared their pain and frustration.

“My mother’s body has been in the mortuary for six months now, but we can’t bury her before we bury our father. We are asking for help from anyone who can assist us,” he said emotionally.

The family is now appealing directly to President William Ruto, who is expected to visit the region for an African Divine Church (ADC) event, to intervene and help them bury their parents.

“President Ruto, we know you are visiting our county soon. Please help us give our parents a dignified burial,” the son pleaded.

The heartbreaking story has stirred strong reactions online, with many Kenyans expressing shock and sympathy.

Hildah Audrey, who said she once knew Pastor Mavisi, wrote:

“He was my spiritual father. May his soul continue resting in peace.”

Others questioned how such a situation could last for six years without help from local leaders.

Johnstone Magiri commented:

“This is very sad. Where are the area MCA, MP, senator, and governor? How can a body stay in the morgue for six years?”

Some residents also blamed the church and community for abandoning the family during their time of need.

This case has brought attention to the growing problem of families unable to bury their loved ones due to hospital and mortuary debts.

In a similar story, the family of Praise Ndanu Mutua from Kangundo faced a similar nightmare after her body stayed in the mortuary for over 50 days as they struggled to raise KSh 803,000 in hospital and morgue fees.

For the Mavisi family, their only wish is to lay their parents to rest and finally find peace.

“We just want closure,” the son said softly.

“Six years is too long to live with this pain.”