- The decomposing bodies of two young sisters, aged 9 and 12, were found buried in a shallow grave in Kericho, bringing a grim end to a four-day search
- The innocent girls had been reported missing, only for their tragic fate to be uncovered in the most harrowing way
- Authorities believe the girls were murdered by their mother’s lover, who had been living with the family
A heart-wrenching tragedy has unfolded in Kericho County as police search for a man suspected of killing two missing primary school girls.
The decomposing bodies of the girls, aged 9 and 12, were discovered buried in a shallow grave in Nyatembe village, Sotik Sub County, after being missing for four days.
Authorities believe the girls were murdered by their mother’s lover, who had been living with the family.
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Tension is rising as police widen their manhunt for the suspect, while the girls’ mother remains in custody for questioning.
The horrific discovery came after concerned neighbors confronted the mother about the girls’ whereabouts.
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She claimed they had gone to visit their grandmother, but soon after, the tragic truth was uncovered.
Area Chief Lenny Kirui confirmed the recovery of the bodies, adding that the motive behind the senseless killing of the two innocent girls remains a mystery.
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The bodies have been taken to Kapkatet Sub County Hospital mortuary, with investigations intensifying.