Kenya: All Set for Maathai's Official Funeral Rites

6 October 2011

Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai, who fought to protect Uhuru Park will be at the recreation site for the last time on Saturday. Official rites for Prof Maathai will be held at the grounds before her body is cremated at the Kariokor crematorium.

According to a Green Belt Movement, funeral arrangements will begin with a private service at the Lee Funeral Home.

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