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By Reuben Olita\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tension is high in the family of the late IFC Kocholya Pastor Jacob Sudi, following a disagreement over his final resting place.<\/p>\n

His wife and children are reportedly insisting that he be buried at his Kocholia residence , a place he called home in recent years, and as per his will.<\/p>\n

However, the deceased brothers have opposed the plan, arguing that the late pastor should be laid to rest at his father\u2019s ancestral land at Dulienge in Bukhayo North\/Walatsi, in line with family tradition.<\/p>\n

Relatives close to the matter have revealed that whichever venue is finally chosen, the opposing side is likely to skip the burial ceremony.<\/p>\n

Community elders and church leaders are said to be mediating to ensure harmony prevails ahead of the burial.<\/p>\n

Pastor Sudi died over 10 days ago in his house in Kocholia, Teso North Sub county, after developing breathing difficulties.<\/p>\n

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The church’s Kakamega Archbishop Raphael Buluma is expected today to arbitrate in a bid to end long-standing dispute that is threatening the tear the family asunder ahead of November 7 burial.<\/p>\n

Photo: The late Jacob Sudi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Reuben Olita\u00a0 Tension is high in the family of the late IFC Kocholya Pastor Jacob Sudi, following a disagreement over his final resting place. His wife and children are reportedly insisting that he be buried at his Kocholia residence , a place he called home in recent years, and as per his will. 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