The remains of Saint Israella, a daughter to Prophet Shepherd Bushiri of Enlighten Christian Gathering (ECG) church is expected arrive in the country today through Kamuzu International Airport (KIA).

Bushiri’s daughter died on Monday at a hospital in Kenya where she was receiving treatment for lung infection.

Ephraim Nyonfo, Bushiri’s Public Relations Officer confirmed of the development in a statement made available to faceofmalawi.

According to Nyondo, the plane carrying the remains of Israella is expected to land at KIA at around 2pm.

“This is to update you that the remains of Saint Israella will land in Lilongwe, Malawi, this afternoon at 14:00 hours (CAT) from Nairobi, Kenya.

“Further, from 17:00 hours, there will be a Special Service to celebrate her wonderful and beautiful life. Burial will be on Thursday at Ntcheu boma,” said Nyondo in the statement.

He added: “However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, few confirmed people will be accommodated in the service. The Service will be LIVE on Prophetic Channel, Facebook, You Tube, Major 1 Connect and Rainbow Television. As such, we advise you to stay home and connect.”

Israella died at the age of 8.