Bomet: It’s sad when the body is transported to the funeral by tractor

Mourners had to find alternative means of transport due to bad roads
The hearse failed to enter the road leading to the burial site of the deceased, forcing the mourners to seek help
A video showing the condition of the road in Bomet County created mixed feelings on social media

Natives of the village of Nyatembe, constituency of Chepalungu county Bomet they have had to deal with difficult situations.

A newly dug grave. Picture for illustration. Photo: Getty Images/ Surya Saputra Hutagalung.
Source: UGC

A video has gone viral showing residents struggling to transport the body of the late Amos Mutai, popularly known as Kiptelwa Rap Kurgat, to the burial site.

The heartbreaking clip captured mourners carrying a wooden coffin on a tractor en route to the emotional ceremony.

“The hearse could not reach the area due to the bad condition of the road. It is sad that such a situation is happening behind the house of a gentleman,” read part of the Facebook post.

Nothing could stop the mourners from making great efforts to ensure that the body of the deceased reaches its final resting place.

Impassable road in Bomet county

The road was muddy, making it impossible for the hearse to pass, thus requiring a stronger and more powerful vehicle.

However, the tractor was also not entirely reliable; at one point, it seemed to be stuck on the side of the road. The residents had to get out and push the tractor together to continue their journey.

The residents had to get out and push the tractor together to continue their journey. Many mourners wore gumboots because of the mud, the best choice of footwear for such terrain.

Mourners ‘guard’ the coffin on a tractor in Bomet

Some stayed inside the tractor while it was being pushed, while others warmed up their muscles to help it move forward.

It was not an easy task due to the added weight and the slippery road, but they did not give up.

The driver won by going backwards and forwards while turning the wheels while the residents pulled and pushed the heavy load.

Finally, their efforts bore fruit, and they were able to continue the journey to rest one of them.

The comments of netizens to the residents who pushed the tractor

The video sparked mixed reactions among social netizens, who flocked to the comments section to share their thoughts:

Kipyegon Kirui: “I thought you worked as a Kipsigis guard, but you choose. Or don’t you know that even in Narok, Emurua Dikir, there are Kipsigis? Leave this one in Chepalungu, you won’t even see the direction of the road; it is made of bushes and mud.”

Derick Rotich: “I saw him in the Senate, he doesn’t even have an answer. He says the CEC should explain. That the CEC knows very well that he gave money to the governor, that’s why he didn’t show up. Let the locals deal with such things themselves.”

Waweru Hellen: “Leaders who refuse to submit to the people who elected them, it is high time to start serving Kenyans honestly.”

Janeth Chebet: “Eti Mandazi. Even MCA’s performance is like Mandazi, isn’t it? But at least he’s trying. Chepalungu is great, my friends. So what? Congratulations Mandazi, great job. Ten years without a break!”