Fresh concerns have emerged over the handling of bodies in Kenya after Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia alleged the existence of a suspected mass grave in his constituency, linking the incident to a wider pattern following recent discoveries in Kericho County.
In a statement issued on social media, Kaguchia claimed that a white pickup truck delivered a consignment of bodies to Mukurweini on March 23 at around 7pm.
According to the MP, the bodies were allegedly transported from a health facility in Kieni Constituency and buried under the cover of darkness at Mukurweini Cemetery.
The legislator said the information was revealed by local labourers who reportedly participated in the burial. He questioned why the process was conducted at night and without the knowledge of local authorities.
“Something very sinister is happening in Kenya,” Kaguchia said, raising a series of questions about the source of the bodies, the duration they had been held in morgues, and the identities of the deceased.
He further questioned why key stakeholders, including the police, local health officials, and his office, were not informed about the alleged burials.
The MP has now called for immediate investigations and full disclosure regarding the incident.
The claims come in the wake of a shocking discovery in Kericho, where authorities exhumed more than 30 bodies—most of them children—from a mass grave, triggering national concern over possible illegal disposal of human remains and gaps in mortuary oversight.
Kaguchia suggested that the Mukurweini case could be part of a broader and troubling trend, warning that mass graves may be “dotting the country.”
His remarks are likely to intensify pressure on investigative agencies to establish whether there is a coordinated pattern in the handling and disposal of bodies.
Security agencies have yet to issue an official statement regarding the Mukurweini allegations.
However, the developing situation is expected to attract scrutiny from both county and national authorities, particularly in light of ongoing investigations in Kericho.
If confirmed, the Mukurweini case could deepen public anxiety over transparency in health institutions and raise further questions about compliance with legal procedures governing the disposal of unclaimed bodies in Kenya.
Investigations are anticipated to focus on the origin of the bodies, adherence to legal protocols, and possible accountability for any violations.