Mzee Jackson Kibor’s burial will be on April 1 at his home in Kabenes

His eldest son, Mr Philip Kimutai, said his father had indicated where he wanted to be buried, months before his demise on March 18.

Mzee Jackson Kibor, the controversial Uasin Gishu farmer and politician who died last week aged 88, will be buried on April 1 at his home in Kabenes.

Mzee Kibor will be buried next to his first wife Mama Mary, according to his wishes.

His eldest son, Mr Philip Kimutai, said his father had indicated where he wanted to be buried, months before his demise on March 18.

He died at St Luke’s Orthopedic and Trauma Hospital due to the effects of long Covid-19.

“He had marked the location for his grave and that is where we shall bury him,” Mr Kimutai told the Nation.

The family has also revealed that Mzee Kibor had instructed them not to hold any harambee (fundraiser) to offset his hospital and burial expenses, because he believed he was a man of means.

For his burial ceremony, the family plans to slaughter at least seven bulls and over 50 goats.

“We shall slaughter at least seven bulls, which have already been selected from his herds, as well as over 50 goats because we expect people from all walks of life, including high-ranking politicians from across the political divide since Mzee Kibor was a man of the people,” Mr Kimutai said.

The family is also open to the participation of those who supported the famed ‘Men’s Conference chairman’ in his burial arrangements, with the event’s national convener, Mr Albert Kochei, revealing that they will declare the chairman’s position vacant on his burial day.

Mr Kimutai said because their father was regarded as the chairman to the famed event, the family will not limit any planned rites for his burial.

“Mzee had a special place in the hearts of his menfolk, and thus he was given a role in the men’s conference. If the group has any arrangement for his send-off, we will gladly accept it,” he added.