Macakaya

to mourn; ritual expression of grief and sorrow for the deceased through wailing, crying, and traditional mourning practices

Example: "Good Friday ni mũthenya ũria a kristiano macakaya gikũũ na kwambwo kwa jesũ mũtharabaini calvary." — Good Friday is the day Christians remember the death and crucifixion of Jesus on the cross at Calvary.

Related words

mũcakayo — lamentation; loud crying or wailing, especially during times of mourning or grea
cakaya — wail; to cry loudly with grief, making mournful sounds especially during mournin