Raila Finally Castigates The Gov’t After Bodies Found At The Mukuru Dumpsite
Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio La Umoja coalition, called for immediate action on Saturday, July 13, following the mysterious deaths of more than ten people whose bodies were discovered dumped in a pit in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi.
Taking to his X account, the former Prime Minister urged the government to launch an investigation and prosecute the perpetrators of the heinous act.
Raila expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and stated that the Mukuru incident had deeply affected him.
It’s a sad and dark moment for Kenya, what we have witnessed in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, pains me deeply. To the families who have lost loved ones, accept my deepest condolences.
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) July 13, 2024
The perpetrators of these and other heinous acts must face the full force of the law immediately.
“It’s a sad and dark moment for Kenya, what we have witnessed in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, pains me deeply,” the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader said.
According to Raila, Kenyans demanded accountability from their government.
“To the families who have lost loved ones, accept my deepest condolences. The perpetrators of these and other heinous acts must face the full force of the law immediately,” Odinga commented.
Raila’s comments come just hours after the Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, directed the interim Inspector General, Douglas Kanja, to investigate the incident in which several mutilated female bodies were discovered at a Mukuru dumpsite.
Kanja was directed to conduct a thorough investigation and submit the resulting file within 21 days for further action.
Similarly, the ODPP directed the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNHCR) and the Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) to expedite investigations into the matter and submit reports for review every seven days.
While ordering investigations, the ODPP expressed deep concern about the incident, describing it as a serious violation of human rights.
“Civil Society Organizations and any person with information that may aid the investigative authorities in these cases are urged to cooperate with the government to help bring perpetrators to justice,” read part of the statement by ODPP.
“This office shall also work tirelessly with relevant government agencies to address concerns of witnesses including their safety.”
Raila Finally Castigates The Gov’t After Bodies Found At The Mukuru Dumpsite
