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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, March 25, 202633 Bodies Exhumed from Kericho Mass Grave, 25 Confirmed to be Infants - March 2026
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33 Bodies Exhumed from Kericho Mass Grave, 25 Confirmed to be Infants - March 2026

In a shocking discovery in Kericho Town, authorities exhumed 33 bodies from a mass grave at Makaburini Cemetery, with 25 of the victims confirmed to be infants. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) carried out the exhumation exercise, revealing a significantly higher number than initially reported. The remains include both adults and minors, with a large proportion believed to be children. This grim finding follows ongoing investigations into the tragic incident.

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Tuesday 8:16 PMKBC Top Stories

33 bodies recovered from Kericho mass grave, 25 confirmed to be infants

33 bodies recovered from Kericho mass grave, 25 confirmed to be infants

A grim discovery has been made in Kericho Town, where 33 bodies have been exhumed from a mass grave at Makaburini Cemetery.

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A grim discovery has been made in Kericho Town, where 33 bodies have been exhumed from a mass grave at Makaburini Cemetery.

  • 19 adults and 14 infants were recovered from the site.
  • The exhumation followed a court order obtained by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
  • The remains were reportedly transferred from Nyamira District Referral Hospital after being unclaimed.
Tuesday 7:39 PMNTV Kenya (Youtube)First

Miili 32 yapatikana kaburi la wazi Kericho

32 bodies have been discovered in a mass grave in Kericho.

Key Highlights

32 bodies have been discovered in a mass grave in Kericho.

  • A total of 32 bodies were found in the open grave in Kericho County.
  • The discovery was made in the area of Kapsoya.
  • Further details about how the bodies were found and the context surrounding the discovery are being investigated.
Tuesday 7:40 PMKenyans

33 Bodies Discovered in Kericho Mass Grave

33 Bodies Discovered in Kericho Mass Grave

An exhumation exercise at the Kericho Cemetery has unearthed 33 bodies, a significantly higher number than initially reported. The remains include both adults and minors, with a large proportion believed to be children.

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Key Highlights

An exhumation exercise at the Kericho Cemetery has unearthed 33 bodies, a significantly higher number than initially reported. The remains include both adults and minors, with a large proportion believed to be children.

  • 33 bodies exhumed, including 25 underage individuals and 8 adults.
  • Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are leading the operation, with government pathologists examining the remains.
  • The site was initially suspected to contain at least 14 bodies, highlighting a dramatic increase in the discovered remains.
Tuesday 7:54 PMCapital News

33 Bodies Exhumed from Kericho Mass Grave, 25 Children Among Victims

33 Bodies Exhumed from Kericho Mass Grave, 25 Children Among Victims

In a shocking discovery in Kericho, Kenya, authorities have exhumed 33 bodies from a mass grave, with 25 of the victims being children.

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Key Highlights

In a shocking discovery in Kericho, Kenya, authorities have exhumed 33 bodies from a mass grave, with 25 of the victims being children.

  • 33 bodies exhumed, including 25 children and 8 adults.
  • The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is leading the investigation with forensic experts.
  • The exhumations are part of an ongoing probe to determine causes of death, identify victims, and uncover circumstances surrounding the burials, aiming to ensure justice.
Tuesday 7:55 PMKTN News (Youtube)

Miili 33 yafukuliwa Kericho

Miili 33 yafukuliwa Kericho

Miili 33 yafukuliwa Kericho

Kericho County is the scene of a grim discovery after 33 bodies were exhumed from a piece of land. The operation was carried out by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

Key Highlights

Kericho County is the scene of a grim discovery after 33 bodies were exhumed from a piece of land. The operation was carried out by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

  • A total of 33 bodies have been unearthed so far.
  • The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is leading the exhumation.
  • This exhumation is part of a widening investigation into alleged extremist cult activities in the region.
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