The Kisii family plants a tree on the grave of their son who died in Russia, explains the reason

• Clinton Nyapara, from the village of Bomariba, joined the Russian army in 2025 and was reported to have died in Donetsk, Ukraine
• Without a body to bury, his family in Kisii decided to hold a symbolic funeral to honor him, led by the elders of the Abagusii community
• Brothers and mourners wept openly when the elders climbed the tree, explaining the meaning and symbolism behind it

Many families across the country have come forward to reveal how their children were deceived by agents who promised them work abroad, but instead they ended up being recruited to fight in Russia.

According to reports, some of these youths knew that they were going to war and were attracted by the promise of high pay, while others expected jobs as cleaners or drivers but found themselves on the battlefield.

While a few were able to escape and return home, others have been reported dead, while their families are asking for help to bring their bodies back home for burial.

For some of those who had waited for many months and lost hope, a symbolic funeral was held to give them an emotional conclusion.

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Did the Kisii family bury their son’s body?

A family in Bomariba village, Kisii County, held a symbolic funeral for their son, Clinton Nyapara, a young man said to have died in Donetsk. Ukraineafter joining the Russian army in 2025.

A cloud of sadness hung in Nyapara’s house as relatives and close friends gathered to say their last goodbyes, even without a body.

Early Tuesday morning, March 10, the family dug a grave as tears flowed among the mourners.

Instead of the body and coffin, they planted a tree in the place that would be the final resting place of their son, after consulting with the elders of Abagusii.

Why did the Kisii family plant a tree on their son’s grave?

As the tree was placed in the pit, cries and wails filled the air, marking the resting place of their son.

“Instead of him being lost in a distant land like a wild animal, let this tree grow here as a sign to his family and to future generations that Nyapara left something behind,” said the elder of Bomariba village, Samuel Nyabwanga.

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Nyapara’s father who was very sad, Samuel Mogesa, described the pain of waiting for three months for a phone call that was never answered, while holding on to the hope of hearing good news.

He said the authorities kept telling him to wait, and weeks later, after losing hope, he decided to hold a symbolic funeral.

“Other families have planted bananas, but we decided to plant a tree as a way to mark his funeral and fulfill the last rites,” said his brother, Vincent Okioma.

A Kenyan man who was serving in Russia dies a few months after burying his father

In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a family in Kimnai, Elgeyo Marakwet, went into mourning following the death of their son, Job Lukale.

Lukale was killed while serving in the Russian army, leaving his family devastated and devastated.

Tragically, his death occurred just months after the funeral of his father, Sam Lukale, leaving the family struggling to cope with two successive tragedies.

The family expressed concern about the uncertainty of whether his body would be brought home for burial.

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