Police have launched investigations after a suspected mass grave containing multiple bodies was discovered at Makaburini cemetery in Kericho County.
The chilling discovery was made by residents who noticed freshly disturbed soil and alerted local authorities, prompting an immediate response from security agencies.
Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) cordoned off the cemetery as forensic experts began exhumation and documentation of the remains.
Preliminary reports indicate several bodies were recovered, some reportedly mutilated, raising fears of possible criminal activity behind the burials.
Kericho County Police Commander said investigators are working to establish the identities of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
He urged members of the public to remain calm and allow detectives time to conduct thorough investigations without interference.
Sources at the scene revealed that some graves appeared unmarked, while others were shallow, intensifying suspicion among residents.
Families with missing relatives have begun thronging the cemetery, hoping for answers as authorities continue the delicate exhumation process.
Human rights groups have also expressed concern, calling for transparency and swift justice once investigations are concluded.
Forensic samples have been collected and will undergo DNA analysis to help identify the victims and determine possible causes of death.
Police have not ruled out any possibility, including murder, illegal burial, or organized criminal activity.
Security has been heightened around Makaburini cemetery to preserve evidence and prevent tampering as investigations continue.
Authorities have appealed to anyone with information that could assist in the probe to report to the nearest police station.
The shocking discovery has left Kericho residents shaken, with many demanding accountability and clarity over how such burials went unnoticed.
More updates are expected as detectives piece together what could be one of the most disturbing discoveries in the county’s recent history.
