Word: otieno
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...lifetime Silvano Otieno rose from rural tribal roots to become one of Kenya's top criminal lawyers. But since the thoroughly westernized Otieno's death last December at the age of 55, the question of his burial site has rocked Kenya's legal system, stirred tribal outrage, and raised thorny feminist issues...
...While Otieno's body lay in cold storage last week in a Nairobi mortuary, the legal battle raged over whether the lawyer should receive a traditional Luo tribal burial at his ancestral homeland near Lake Victoria or a Christian interment outside Nairobi. His widow Wambui Otieno initially feared she would be made to shave her head and marry Otieno's younger brother if the burial were held according to Luo custom. While her qualms now appear unfounded, she continues to insist that Luo tribal laws are "out of step with civilization...
...year. Although its recruiting practices are questionable at best, Penn is, by all indications, the team to best again this fall. The Quakers are loaded up front on offense, and on defense. Starters Larry Houston and Steve Baumann return at forward, but may be overshadowed by sophomore star George Otieno, who has already collected mine goals in Penn's first three games. The defense, which has allowed but one goal all season, is impressive. Starters Bill Straub, Don Ries and John Gribbin anchor a first-rate unit. Behind them is goalie Jim Miller, himself a top-notch player. Penn...