A Nairobi court has temporarily halted the burial of Johnson Nzioka, the late chairman of the Kenya Primary Schools Heads Association (KEPSHA), pending the hearing and determination of a case filed in court. Nzioka recently died following a tragic road accident along the Machakos-Nairobi highway. The court’s decision comes after an application was made, though specific details of the case remain undisclosed.
Nzioka’s death has sent shockwaves through the education sector, where he was a respected leader and advocate for primary school education. His sudden passing has left many mourning, and the court’s intervention has added a layer of complexity to the situation. The delay in his burial has sparked mixed reactions, with some calling for respect for the legal process while others express concern over the emotional toll on his family and colleagues.
As the court prepares to hear the case, stakeholders await further clarity on the matter. Nzioka’s legacy in education remains significant, and his burial, once permitted, is expected to draw widespread attention from the education community and beyond.
Reactions:
“I always advise the boychild to write down your history with your wives to avoid embarrassment at the last minute,” Mkaluma said.
“When will a country that claims to know scriptures realize the dead know nothing, can’t see, can’t hear?” Henry said.
“What has the dead got to do with it? The court should style up. No wonder we need a cleanup in our courts,” Willy said.
“Then ‘rest in peace’ lost its meaning long ago…he was living in peace, but now as a dead person, there’s no peace—it’s just war,” Arap Maj said.
“Must be a Mlima Kenya lady, Mkisi, Mluya, or Mkamba,” Steve said.
By Nairobi