The loss of a loved one is one of the most painful experiences in life but its even worse when clarity lacks in the cause of the tragedy and sometimes even lack of a body to bury as this are essential in facilitating closure.
The family of a Kenyan doctor who allegedly committed suicide in Cuba is yet to receive a postmortem report.
“The [postmortem] report has not been shared with the family, we are still in the dark. We are very frustrated, but we will soldier on. Our brother will be buried in Likoni,” a relative who sought anonymity told reporters.
Dr Juma was undertaking postgraduate diploma course in family medicine in Cuba. His body will arrive in Mombasa on Friday from the Caribbean country for burial according to Islamic customs.
The Senate has launched investigations into the welfare of 49 Kenya doctors on an exchange programme in Cuba amid complaints that deplorable conditions led to the death of Dr Ali Juma.
Dr Juma, a postgraduate diploma student in family medicine, allegedly died by suicide after he was denied clearance to visit his family in Kenya.
On Wednesday, Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka directed the House Committee on Health, chaired by Trans Nzoia Senator Michel Mbito, to probe the matter and produce a report within two weeks.