The family of Jane Urassa, a 46-year-old woman allegedly shot dead by her husband, Laurent Kweka, has taken a firm stance on the mourning process. They have informed relatives from her husband's family that they are not allowed to stay at their home during this period. Instead, they will meet at the church for the burial service. This decision was announced by the family spokesperson, Judika Urassa, at their home in Nkuu Sinde village, Machame Mashariki Ward, Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region.
The body of Jane Urassa arrived at her family's home on Friday, October 9, 2026, and she will be buried at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) cemetery in Nkuu Kati. Judika Urassa expressed gratitude to mourners for their condolences but urged them to refrain from discussing unverified information about Jane's death. He emphasized the importance of respecting the family's instructions and warned against spreading unverified information.
According to Judika Urassa, the family's decision to bar relatives from the Kweka family from staying at their home is aimed at maintaining peace and order during the mourning period. He stressed that those from the Kweka family would only meet the bereaved family at the church during the burial service. This move is seen as a way to prevent potential conflicts or tensions between the two families.
The incident that led to Jane's death occurred on October 1, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, where she resided with her husband and family on Senzele Street in Bunju B. The suspected cause of the incident was a dispute over the title deed for their house. Laurent Kweka allegedly shot Jane in the early hours of the morning, resulting in her death.
During the burial service, the family has decided not to have a session for condolence messages. Instead, the pastor will preach, and mourners will view the body and pay their final respects. Judika Urassa reiterated that the family's instructions should be respected, and mourners should avoid discussing unverified information about Jane's death.
The family has chosen to hold the burial at the ELCT cemetery in Nkuu Kati, and Judika Urassa has requested that mourners respect their wishes. He emphasized that the family is praying for Jane and requested forgiveness if any instructions were not followed. The burial service is expected to take place with dignity and respect for the deceased.
The incident has raised concerns about domestic violence and disputes over property ownership. The family's decision to bar relatives from the Kweka family from mourning at their home has sparked a mix of reactions from the community. As the burial approaches, the community is coming together to offer support to the bereaved family.
Key points
- The family of Jane Urassa bars relatives from her husband's family from mourning at their home.
- The burial service will take place at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) cemetery in Nkuu Kati.
- The suspected cause of the incident was a dispute over the title deed for the house in which the couple lived.
