Kericho Mass Grave Exhumation Uncovers 33 Bodies Including 25 Minors
An exhumation exercise in Kericho has uncovered 33 bodies at a suspected mass grave, contrary to initial reports that indicated only 14 graves at the site.
According to updated findings from the ongoing exercise, the recovered bodies include both adults and minors.
With reports indicating that a significant number of the remains are believed to be teenagers and young children.
After exhumation, it was discovered that of the 33 bodies, 25 were underage, while adults were eight.
The public now awaits an official statement from the authorities in charge to give more information on the matter.
Earlier in the day, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had started the exhumation process at the site that was suspected to have at least 14 bodies.
The exercise was supervised by the Director of Homicide, Martin Nyuguto, and a government pathologist representing Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor.
As detectives exhumed the bodies, government pathologists were examining them to determine what might have caused their deaths.
The exhumations have sent shockwaves to the locals, with residents expressing deep concern over the scale of the tragedy.
On Sunday, March 22, the National Police Service confirmed that it had launched investigations after the discovery of suspected mass graves at the cemetery.
Preliminary reports indicated that the bodies were transferred from Nyamira District Referral Hospital after remaining unclaimed at the morgue.
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Although findings did not point to suspected criminal activity, detectives detained two suspects: a public health officer at Nyamira hospital and the cemetery caretaker.
They are being held in custody for 30 days to help with the probe.
The initial case came to light on Saturday, when two grave diggers working at the cemetery discovered the graves, before reporting the matter to Kericho Police Station.
According to their statements, the grave diggers said a group of unidentified individuals had approached the cemetery caretaker earlier in the week and held discussions before leaving.
The interaction, they noted, appeared unusual.
Kericho Mass Grave Exhumation Uncovers 33 Bodies Including 25 Minors
