At least six bodies were recovered from the Kware dumpsite in Embakasi’s Mukuru Kwa Njenga area, Nairobi.
As night fell, concerns grew that more bodies might still be hidden within the vast quarry in the Villa area, prompting continued search efforts.
Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin released a statement yesterday.
Revealing that the bodies were severely mutilated and in various stages of decomposition.
“The bodies were wrapped in nylon papers and reinforced with nylon ropes.
The grim discovery was made at an abandoned quarry, currently filled with water and used as a dump site,” Amin explained.
Preliminary investigations suggest a similar method of killing for all the deceased.
Mukuru kwa Njenga killings
Homicide detectives and officers from the Forensics Division of the DCI are now analyzing samples to identify the bodies.
Journalists on the scene witnessed the retrieval of two bodies, noting that most were dismembered. Residents reported that only one body found earlier was intact.
“Some of the bodies are decomposed, and one was still fresh with signs of blood coming out from the wounds,” said Million Nyamwita,
A resident of Mukuru Kwa Njenga added that all the bodies were female.
Denis Njogu, another resident who helped retrieve the bodies, said they were alerted.
By an individual whose sister went missing during anti-government protests.
This shocking discovery has raised alarm in the community.
As the search continues, authorities are determined to uncover the truth behind these tragic deaths.
President Ruto speaks
Additionally, President Ruto assured the public that those behind mysterious killings in Nairobi would be held accountable.
He said the government does not condone extrajudicial killings.
DCI has been directed to expedite investigations into the killings and bring those responsible to book.
