Losing a parent is one of the most painful experiences anyone can endure. Now imagine returning home to mourn your only surviving parent, only to become the victim of a violent attack before the funeral has even taken place.
That is the heartbreaking ordeal that Liz Awour, a mother of four from North Suba in Homa Bay County, says she endured.
According to her account, Liz had already experienced the pain of losing her father years ago. Her mother had become the only parent she had left, making the news of her death even more devastating. When she received the phone call informing her that her mother had passed away, she immediately travelled from her matrimonial home to be with her siblings and relatives as they prepared to give their beloved mother a dignified farewell.
Instead of finding a family united in grief, Liz says she walked into a scene that left her stunned.
She alleges that her late father’s brother had already begun dividing and claiming her mother’s property, despite the fact that her mother’s body was still lying in the mortuary awaiting burial. The funeral had not even taken place, yet a dispute over the deceased’s belongings had already erupted.
Deeply disturbed by what she witnessed, Liz says she calmly questioned her uncle. She reportedly reminded him that the deceased had left behind four children and asked why the property was being shared before the family had even buried their mother.
According to Liz, that simple question sparked a violent confrontation.
She alleges that her uncle turned on her and assaulted her mercilessly. The attack was so severe that she sustained serious injuries, including damage that caused her to lose sight in one eye.
What was meant to be a period of mourning suddenly became a fight for her own health and safety.
As relatives prepared to bury their loved one, Liz found herself nursing life-changing injuries while struggling to come to terms with the loss of her mother. The emotional burden of grieving was compounded by physical pain and the trauma of allegedly being attacked by someone she considered family.
The incident has left many people shocked and saddened, with questions being raised about how disagreements over inheritance can escalate into violence, even before a loved one has been laid to rest.
For many, Liz’s story is a painful reminder that disputes over family property can tear relatives apart at the very moment when compassion, unity, and respect for the deceased are needed most.
As she continues to recover from her injuries, Liz not only carries the grief of losing her mother but must also adapt to life after allegedly losing the sight in one eye—a tragedy she says could have been avoided if family members had chosen dialogue over violence.
Her heartbreaking experience has sparked widespread sympathy, with many calling for justice and urging families to resolve inheritance disputes peacefully rather than allowing grief to turn into irreversible suffering.
