Fresh revelations have emerged surrounding the controversial mass burial in Kericho Public Cemetery, with three individuals claiming they were paid modest sums to dig and conceal the graves under strict secrecy.
According to the trio, each received KSh 2,000 for the entire operation. The task was reportedly divided into two phases, with KSh 1,000 for digging and another KSh 1,000 for offloading and burying the bodies.
The workers described the exercise as highly secretive and unsettling, alleging that individuals believed to be security officers oversaw the operation. The overseers reportedly wore masks, concealing their identities throughout the process.
One of the men revealed they were explicitly warned against speaking to the media or disclosing any details, leaving them fearful of potential consequences.
Despite the chilling nature of the assignment, the workers indicated that such jobs have become a source of livelihood, suggesting a pattern of similar engagements in the past.
The revelations have intensified public concern over the burial of 14 unidentified bodies at the cemetery. Questions continue to mount over who authorized the operation and why it was conducted in secrecy.
Authorities have yet to issue a comprehensive statement addressing the workers’ claims. Investigators, including homicide officers from Nairobi, have launched inquiries into the matter.
Human rights groups and local leaders are calling for transparency and accountability, demanding a thorough investigation to establish the identities of the deceased and the legality of the burial process.
The unfolding details paint a troubling picture of a covert operation, raising serious ethical and legal questions. As investigations continue, Kenyans await answers on a matter that has sparked national outrage.
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