From Kenya-
The burial of Caren Nakhumicha, the wife of Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Archbishop Eliud Wabukala is underway at Kibeu village near Malakisi in Bungoma.
Top government and religious leaders are attending the funeral. Nakhumicha, 54 passed on suddenly after falling down the staircase at their Nairobi home on Sunday night.
Close relatives said she lost consciousness immediately after the fall and efforts to revive her were futile.
She was later rushed to the Nairobi Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
The dean of the province Bishop Steve Njehia and Bishop Mechumo is presiding over the burial service.
A memorial service was held on Thursday at All Saints' Cathedral, Nairobi. President Kibaki, Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka attended the requiem mass to celebrate the life of Nakhumicha.
Speakers described Caren as a loving, courageous, caring, hardworking and religious woman, who touched the lives of many people.
The ACK head learnt of his wife's death as he checked in at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on his way to London for a meeting.
http://www.kbc.co.ke/news.asp?nid=66340
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