About 32 bodies, mostly children, have been dug up from a mass grave in the western Kenyan town of Kericho as investigations continue into the shocking discovery. The exhumation was done after the police obtained a court order to retrieve 14 bodies that were initially believed to have been buried at the site. Government pathologist Richard Njoroge told journalists on Tuesday evening that what they found was 'quite unusual' with bodies 'stacked in gunny bags', after a day-long process that was interrupted by heavy rains. A post-mortem examination is expected to begin on Wednesday, amid calls to promptly identify the bodies and investigate the circumstances of the deaths. Njoroge reported that there were 'seven adults and 25 children', with the children being infants and fetuses. A number of body parts were also identified as part of the findings. He noted that the adult remains were highly decomposed while the children’s were less so, indicating that they died at different times. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) mentioned initial findings suggest that 13 unclaimed bodies were officially released from a hospital in neighbouring Nyamira county and transported to Kericho for burial last Friday. However, many questions remain unanswered about the additional bodies and the burial manner. It remains uncertain how the bodies ended up buried at a site belonging to the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), which has denied any affiliation with the secret burial. Reports indicate that two suspects, including a public health officer from Nyamira and a cemetery caretaker, have been arrested while others are being questioned. The human rights group Vocal Africa termed the discovery a 'staggering and horrific escalation' and emphasized the need for an immediate, transparent investigation. They also noted 'reports of mutilation and dismemberment among the remains,' underscoring the violence implicated in this case.
Tragic Discovery: Mass Grave of Infants Found in Kenya
Tragic Discovery: Mass Grave of Infants Found in Kenya
Authorities in Kericho, Kenya, have uncovered a chilling mass grave containing 32 bodies, mainly infants, raising serious concerns over possible criminal activities and a deeper investigation into burial practices.
In a shocking revelation, about 32 bodies, mostly infants, have been unearthed from a mass grave in Kericho, Kenya. The exhumation, following a court order, revealed contents stacked in gunny bags, prompting an investigation into the burial’s legality and circumstances. Government pathologists indicated that some remains appeared to be sourced from local hospitals, while authorities are questioning two suspects linked to the case.
