Workers Claim 14 Bodies Dumped in Sealed Bags at Makaburini Cemetery in Kericho

By Richard Kamau3/23/2026Entertainment

Investigation teams in Kericho County are looking into a suspected mass grave at a public cemetery in the Makaburini area.

Police noted that a member of the public first alerted authorities to the site on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Early checks reveal a freshly dug grave within the cemetery grounds. Witnesses mentioned that some of the bodies appeared mutilated.

Two casual laborers, who dig graves for a living, told investigators that unknown people hired them to prepare a large pit. The pair claimed that around 6 a.m. on March 20, three people arrived in a white Land Cruiser and watched as approximately 14 bodies were dropped into the grave. The witnesses also alleged that all the bodies were in sealed bags, with several showing signs of mutilation.

These same individuals reportedly visited the cemetery a day earlier to speak with a caretaker named Ezekiel, whom police are now tracking down for questioning.

Authorities have secured the site and plan to request a formal exhumation of the bodies starting March 23 to move the investigation forward. A specialized team from the DCI headquarters in Nairobi has also arrived to assist local officers. The team expects to obtain the necessary court order today, Monday, March 23, to begin digging and gathering further evidence.

Police spokesman Michael Muchiri confirmed that officers secured the Makaburini Cemetery in Kericho to protect any potential evidence following the discovery.

“At this preliminary stage, we are seeking to establish the veracity of the claims. Some witnesses have since recorded statements, and efforts are underway to locate and interview more persons of interest in this matter.”

“The National Police Service assures the public that this matter is being handled with the utmost seriousness and will be conducted professionally and transparently to ascertain the facts surrounding this incident,” he said.

He urged the public to stay calm while the investigation continues. Anyone with information that could help should contact their local police station or reach out through the toll-free lines: 999, 911, or 112. You can also share tips anonymously via #FichuakwaDCI at 0800 722 203 or through WhatsApp at 0709 570 000.

Police are currently working to identify the victims, understand what happened, and track down everyone involved.

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