A family in Naivasha has been forced to postpone the burial of their kin at the last minute after Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika failed to clear a hospital bill she had promised to settle.
As a result, the family of the late boda boda driver Francis Kamau has turned to members of the public for support so that they can raise the Sh0.8m pending bill.
Last week, while on a tour of Naivasha, the family and boda boda operators approached the governor, who publicly announced that she would assist in clearing the bill. "From the records, SHA has accepted to pay over Sh200,000 and I will make sure that the rest is paid so that this man can be given a decent send-off," said Kihika, leading to songs of joy.
According to the Chairman of Naivasha boda boda operators, John Gitonga, soon after the promise, the family and friends embarked on burial preparations in Tetu, Nyeri.
