A man who allegedly died of Covid-19 was hurriedly buried by health officials at 3am in Kimilili, Trans Nzoia County, on Friday.
The family, which feels it was denied the opportunity to give their relative a befitting send-off, said Barasa had just secured a driving job in Kajiado County.
Ms Christine Barasa, the deceased sister said that they were informed that her brother had succumbed to coronavirus and the body had to be buried as soon as it arrived home.
Trans Nzoia Health Executive Claire Namenge, told the Nation that due process was followed in burying the body.
"It is true that the patient died of coronavirus and this is why his body was accompanied by government officials," said Mr Ojwang.
