Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has raised concern over a growing number of unidentified bodies discovered in Kericho, questioning whether they could be linked to the increasing cases of missing persons reported across the country.
Speaking during a morning talk show on March 26, the senator called for urgent investigations into the remains, warning that some of the bodies could belong to Kenyans who have recently gone missing.
“The question remains: who were they? Many Kenyans have been reported missing, and some of the bodies could belong to those individuals,” Nyutu said.
Kericho Mass Grave Raises Questions
The concerns follow a disturbing incident at Makaburini Cemetery in Kericho, where what was initially reported as 14 bodies has since risen to 33 after exhumation. Among them were 25 children, as well as several dismembered body parts.
The matter came to light after two gravediggers reported suspicious burials to police on March 21, 2026.
Nyutu questioned the discrepancy in numbers, noting that county records could only account for 14 bodies.
“What worries me most is the extra number of bodies. If only 14 were accounted for, then who are the others?” he posed.
Concerns Over Legal Procedures
The senator also warned of a possible breach of burial laws, emphasizing that Kenyan regulations require proper documentation, including death permits, before any burial takes place.
He cautioned that failure to follow legal procedures could allow crimes such as murder to go undetected.
“If people are buried without establishing the cause of death, it opens the door for serious crimes to be hidden,” Nyutu warned.
Directorate of Criminal Investigations Takes Over Probe
Investigations into the matter are now being handled by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), with the Homicide Directorate leading the probe.
Detectives have been dispatched to Nyamira County to investigate the transfer of unclaimed bodies linked to the case.
Individuals questioned so far include public health officers, drivers, escorts, and cemetery staff involved in handling the remains. Authorities are working to establish the identities of those buried and the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Silence From William Ruto Raises Concern
Nyutu also expressed concern over what he described as silence from President William Ruto on the matter, saying the lack of official communication raises further questions.
“This underscores the urgent need for thorough investigations. It is also concerning that the President has not yet commented,” he said.
As investigations continue, the case has sparked national concern, with many Kenyans demanding answers over the identities of the victims and the circumstances that led to their deaths.
The outcome of the probe could have far-reaching implications on public trust, accountability, and the handling of missing persons cases in the country.
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