Exhumations Stalled in Shakahola and Kwa Binzaro - August 2025

The anticipated exhumation of bodies in Shakahola, Kilifi, did not take place despite having court approval. The unexpected stalling of the Shakahola exhumations has caused concern among victims' families and human rights activists. In a separate case, the government has indefinitely postponed the exhumation of the Kwa Binzaro mass graves. The government cited a lack of personnel and equipment for the delay at Kwa Binzaro. This postponement has ignited strong condemnation from human rights organizations along the Kenyan coast.