The tense moment unfolded after some of the deceased’s colleagues clashed over who would speak at the ceremony.
According to Kisii Informer Hub, trouble began when one of Kaiser’s friends tried to address mourners but was stopped from speaking.
This sparked a heated argument among the students, with some insisting that everyone should have a chance to give their condolences.
The commotion caused a temporary halt to the burial proceedings, leaving family members and villagers distressed.
Joseph Kaiser Oganda, a third-year student at Maseno University, had been preparing to go for his industrial attachment in Kisii Town. .
Family members described him as a quiet and hardworking student who had a promising future ahead of him.
The tragedy struck when his family received shocking news that he had died after allegedly consuming poison.
Kaiser’s mother told the media that earlier on the same day, her son had called her to request school fees, which she sent promptly. She believed he was fine and had no reason to worry.
However, just a few hours later, a woman named Cynthia called her, asking if she knew that Kaiser was on his way home. This call only deepened the family’s confusion and worry.