- The Nakuru County government is facing intense public scrutiny after allegations surfaced that it has been exhuming bodies from the Nakuru South Cemetery
- Residents near the cemetery reported disturbing discoveries of hollow graves, scattered human remains, and decomposed bodies scattered around the site
- Some residents claim that the county government has also begun digging shallow graves raising concerns about the disrespect of the dead
Nakuru County is facing mounting criticism after allegations surfaced that it has been exhuming bodies at the Nakuru South Cemetery to create space for new burials.
Disturbing reports from local residents and media investigations reveal a grim scene at the cemetery, with skeletons and decomposed remains found scattered around the site.
This practice, reportedly started on the night of November 25, 2024, has sparked outrage, with locals expressing their shock at stumbling upon human skulls, including those of both children and adults, while walking near the cemetery.
The exhumations come as the cemetery, which is said to be at full capacity, has been repurposed to accommodate new burials, forcing the county government to exhume old graves.
Residents have condemned the act, arguing that the county is violating cultural norms by disturbing the dead.
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“It is deeply disrespectful to exhume bodies, especially in African culture where respect for the deceased is paramount,” one local resident said.
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The county has been accused of digging graves that are only 2 to 4 feet deep—far less than the standard 6-foot depth—further escalating concerns about the handling of the bodies.
While unsettling images of human skulls packed in sacks have gone viral on social media, the Nakuru County government has denied any involvement in the exhumations.
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County Health Services CEC Roselyn Mungai dismissed the allegations, asserting that the county had not authorized any exhumations at the cemetery.
“We have not conducted any exhumation, and all maintenance at the cemetery is done in a manner that preserves its dignity,” Mungai clarified.
However, the accusations continue to draw public scrutiny, with questions raised about whether proper permits were obtained, as exhumations are strictly regulated under the Public Health Act (Cap 242), which requires a permit for such actions.
