Embu Family Bars Journalists from Burial of Woman at Center of Resurrection Prayers
The family of an Embu woman whose husband made national headlines after attempting to pray her back to life has blocked journalists from covering her burial, bringing a dramatic chapter in the widely discussed story to a close.
Pollyrose Ng’endo, 38, was laid to rest on Saturday in Rianjeru Village, Mbeere South, Embu County. However, unlike the intense media attention that surrounded events at the mortuary days earlier, her family chose to keep the funeral private and free from press coverage.
Family Stops Media Coverage at Funeral
According to reports, journalists arrived at the burial ceremony at approximately 1 p.m. hoping to document the final. farewell for Ng’endo. However, relatives and mourners quickly noticed their presence and convened an impromptu family meeting.
After deliberations, the family unanimously decided to deny journalists access to the burial proceedings. Reporters were reportedly asked to leave despite requesting permission to cover the event.
The decision appeared to reflect the family’s desire for privacy after enduring days of public scrutiny and widespread media attention following the unusual events that unfolded at the mortuary.
How the Resurrection Prayers Captured National Attention
Ng’endo died on March 26 after battling tuberculosis (TB). She had been rushed to Mwea Hospital after her condition worsened but was later pronounced dead.
Her husband, Robinson Karumba, 40, drew national attention when he and members of his church gathered at Gakwegori Funeral Home last Wednesday, insisting that she was not dead and would be resurrected through prayer.
Karumba, accompanied by followers from Eagle Prophetic Church, spent nearly nine hours praying, singing, and reading scriptures while gathered around his wife’s body.
The group remained at the mortuary from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., firmly believing that divine intervention would restore her life.
Faithful Believed in a Miracle
Church members cited the Biblical story of Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead after four days, as the foundation of their faith and expectations.
Throughout the day, worshippers prayed passionately, sang hymns, and proclaimed scriptures while calling upon God to perform a miracle.
The church pastor reportedly arrived carrying a fresh set of clothes and shoes, expressing confidence that Ng’endo would need them once she returned to life.
Witnesses described an emotionally charged atmosphere as believers declared that she was merely resting and would awaken through God’s power.
Mortuary Staff Eventually Intervened
As hours passed without any change, mortuary staff eventually intervened.
Reports indicate that attendants allowed the prayer session to continue for most of the day but ultimately decided to return the body to the mortuary after the extended gathering became difficult to manage.
The incident quickly spread across social media platforms, generating intense debate among Kenyans and members of the diaspora community.
Mixed Reactions Across Kenya and the Diaspora
The story triggered a wide range of reactions, with some expressing sympathy for a grieving husband struggling to accept the loss of his wife, while others questioned the actions of the church and the expectations surrounding miraculous healing.
Mental health experts and religious leaders have often noted that grief can manifest in different ways, including denial and an intense desire for a loved one to return.
For many observers, the incident highlighted the intersection of faith, loss, hope, and human emotion during times of tragedy.
A Quiet Farewell
With the burial now complete, the family appears determined to move forward away from the spotlight that surrounded the final days of Ng’endo’s life.
Their decision to restrict media access underscores a desire for dignity, privacy, and healing as they mourn the loss of a wife, mother, and family member whose story captured the attention of many across Kenya and beyond.
As discussions continue online, the burial marks the end of a remarkable and emotional episode that sparked conversations about faith, miracles, grief, and personal loss.
