Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen revealed preliminary findings pointing to possible collusion between Nyamira County health officials and the caretaker of Makaburini Public Cemetery in Kericho County in the ongoing mass grave investigations.
Speaking in Kiptemo during the burial of the mother of his longtime friend Dr. Edna Chepkwony, Murkomen termed the incident “unacceptable,” noting that those implicated have already been arrested as investigations continue.
According to the CS, authorities established that the number of bodies interred exceeded what had been authorised by a court order, raising serious legal and ethical concerns.
“What happened is unacceptable. There was a court order specifying the number of bodies to be disposed of. It was not supposed to happen in darkness,” he said.
Murkomen added that those responsible would face the full force of the law once investigations are complete, promising a comprehensive report detailing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
He also commended whistleblowers who brought the matter to light, saying their actions were crucial in uncovering the irregularities.
At the same time, the CS urged Kenyans to strictly adhere to legal procedures when handling the disposal of bodies, emphasising the need to involve security agencies to ensure compliance with the law.
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