In the last week of March, there were mixed fortunes for Kenyans, and the week also saw many Kenyans call out backward cultural practices.

Below are the trending series of the week:

Kenyans were surprised after learning that seasoned scribe Sophie Ikenye has been ailing for the last eight months.

Despite the efforts of the family to cater to her medical bills, they are now at a difficult phase and had to ask for help.

According to the family, they need to raise KSh 5 million to help her get urgent surgery and ongoing treatment.

Mellen Mogaka trended during the week for fighting for her right not to throw soil in the grave of her estranged husband as part of a burial ritual.

In a clip, the lady struggled to resist going to the grave; a man mercilessly dragged her while others beat her up.

Some witnesses demanded the men leave her alone, while others supported the act, but the latter won the day, and the young mother was powerless.

Francis Samoei from Uasin Gishu county was hopeful that he would finally reunite with former schoolmate, President William Samoei Ruto.

Samoei also recounted some fond memories while studying at Wareng High School, alongside young Ruto in 1983.

Among the treasured possessions in his custody is a handwritten success note from the president written to him at the time.

Renowned gospel singer Emmy Kosgei and her husband Apostle Anselm Madubuko, are in Kenya, and the latter opened up about his involvement in Freemasonry.

Madubuko joined freemasonry at the age of 21 while at university and he did it to get power and protection.

According to the preacher, he continued being a member of the secret society despite being born again.

Celebrated journalist Nick Mudimba died after collapsing in his home in Syokimau, Machakos County.

Reportedly, the CGTN Africa reporter had been ailing and was under treatment right before his sudden demise.

Mudimba had just marshalled Kenyans to watch the Harambee Stars match against Gabon before his sudden death.

His death left many in the media fraternity shocked, and his colleagues mourned him with glowing tributes.

In the third week of March, the death of Bernard Makabe in an accident after he had just landed from the USA shocked many people and

In the same week, Kenyans waited with bated breath to see if Margaret Nduta would be saved by the government from execution in Vietnam.

Cyrus Jirongo, a former KANU stalwart, sadly lost his daughter, Lorraine Jelagat, and many Kenyans trooped online to console the family.

Source: TUKO.co.ke