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September 21, 2026
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Families given 21 days to claim 443 Shakahola victims' bodies

Families given 21 days to claim 443 Shakahola victims' bodies

The Kilifi County Government has given the families of victims of the Shakahola massacre 21 days to identify and collect the 443 bodies preserved at the Malindi Sub-County Hospital...

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The Kilifi County Government has issued a 21-day notice for families to claim the bodies of 443 victims of the Shakahola massacre. The remains are preserved at the Malindi Sub County Hospital mortuary, with burial planned for December 2026 if unclaimed.

  • 443 bodies are awaiting collection at Malindi Sub County Hospital.
  • Kilifi County Government and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are involved.
  • 14 bodies have been identified through DNA, while some families have declined collection due to stigma.

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