Tension escalated at Sekou Toure Regional Referral Hospital in Mwanza as relatives of Wambura Mumbiya, a 54-year-old man, clashed over his burial arrangements.The first wife, Elizabeth Nyakao, opposed plans to bury him at the home of his second wife, claiming she had never met the woman.Her brother-in-law insisted on the burial at the second wife’s residence, angering Nyakao who wanted to honor her husband's memory.The eldest daughter, Happiness Wambura, revealed the family was alarmed by secret plans to remove their father’s body without informing them.She emphasized the need for a dignified funeral, noting his seven children and six grandchildren.

The deceased’s elder brother, Gradson Mambiya, clarified that the man had expressed a desire to be buried at the second wife’s home, but the first wife refused to accept this.To avoid further conflict, the family decided to bury him at his ancestral home in Musoma.Mediation efforts by social welfare officers failed, leading to public clashes outside the hospital.Police and hospital management intervened to restore order.Locals criticized the lack of legal frameworks for polygamous marriages, suggesting written wills could prevent such disputes.Authorities continue urging dialogue to ensure a peaceful burial.