The remains of the late professor arrived at the airport at around 12:35pm Wednesday on board Kenya Airways flight in the escort of his son, Afetsi Awoonor who narrowly escaped death from the bullet wound he sustained at the Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi which was attacked by terrorists.
Prof. Awoonor was among the over 60 victims who were confirmed dead by the Kenyan Government.
The funeral rites of the late professor are as follows: The funeral rites of Prof Awoonor would be held on October 3 at his residence.
The ceremony is to be attended by Parliamentarians, the Writers Association, representatives of the government and family members. Attendance, however, is strictly by invitation.
Professor Awoonor’s public funeral rite would be held at the State House on October 11, 2013. This will be opened to all.
The remains of the late professor would be laid in-state and the final funeral rite and burial would be held at his home town Weta, in the Volta Region on November 9,2013.
