The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has denied claims of a mass grave. Preliminary findings show bodies moved from Nyamira, not buried unlawfully. DCI Director Amin Mohammed said social media reports exaggerated the situation. Investigators found no links to any mosque or criminal activity.
The bodies came from Nyamira District Referral Hospital. Authorities transferred them to a private Kericho cemetery owned by a religious group. Court orders authorised the transfer, Amin confirmed. However, investigators are reviewing how the orders were obtained.
DCI said they are examining procedural irregularities. Officials want to ensure all legal steps followed. Investigations intensified after reports of 13 unclaimed bodies surfaced. Detectives focused on Makubirini Cemetery in Kericho East Sub-County.
The Homicide Directorate now leads the probe. Officers visited Nyamira to question all involved personnel. They interrogated drivers, escorts, public health officers, and the cemetery caretaker. Their statements aim to clarify events.
At least five witnesses have given statements already. Detectives aim to reconstruct how the bodies were handled. Two suspects face arrest as persons of interest. Authorities secured a 30-day custody order for further questioning.
Investigators recovered a photocopied court order from the caretaker’s home. It authorised burial of only seven bodies. Concerns arose over the extra bodies buried at the site. DCI now plans to verify the original court documents.
Investigators see no evidence suggesting foul play. The probe continues to clarify the transfer and burial process. DCI urged the public not to jump to conclusions. Authorities insist all findings rely on verified facts.
Officials promise updates once investigations conclude. Meanwhile, the legality of the entire process remains under scrutiny.
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