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DCI Probe Links Kericho Mass Grave to Nyamira Hospital
A probe by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed that all 33 bodies exhumed from a mass grave in Kericho originated from the Nyamira County Referral Hospital mortuary, deepening scrutiny over operations at the facility.
DCI Director Mohamed Amin, who toured the cemetery in Kericho County, said hospital management and CCTV footage confirmed the findings.
This directly contradicts earlier claims by the Nyamira county government that only 13 bodies were linked to the hospital.
“All the remains recovered from the mass grave where we are standing this morning actually originated from Nyamira County Referral Hospital mortuary,” Amin said. “This has been acknowledged by the management and officials of the said hospital.”
DCI Probe Links Kericho Mass Grave to Nyamira Hospital. Photo Courtesy
CCTV Footage and Mortuary Operations Under Spotlight
Investigators say CCTV footage from the morgue captured key movements before and after a vehicle left the facility. According to the DCI, four bags were loaded into a white Toyota Land Cruiser (registration GKA 549L) by the hospital’s chief mortician, Jason Mochara Nyabi, under the supervision of a public health officer.
As a result, detectives have shifted focus to internal operations at the mortuary. They are now examining how bodies were released and whether proper procedures were followed.
Amin noted that the case goes beyond the 33 bodies already recovered. Hospital records indicate that 46 infants died in the wards and were moved to the morgue. However, mortuary records do not clearly account for how those remains were discharged.
Consequently, investigators suspect serious lapses in documentation and handling of bodies at the facility.
Autopsies Complete as Investigations Expand
Authorities have already conducted autopsies and collected DNA samples. The next phase will involve tracing the families of the victims. Detectives will also investigate cases involving amputated limbs found at the burial site.
Meanwhile, police continue to pursue leads on how the cemetery was used and who authorized the burials. They are also probing the roles of staff and caretakers linked to the site.
Out of six initial suspects, three have been released. However, three individuals remain in custody. They include the hospital’s medical superintendent David Makori, chief mortician Jason Mochara, and cemetery caretaker Robert Towett.
Growing Questions Over Accountability
The findings have raised broader concerns about oversight and accountability in public health facilities. Investigators say the focus will remain on establishing how such lapses occurred and whether systemic failures enabled the situation.
As the probe continues, authorities are expected to widen the scope of investigations to ensure all responsible parties are held accountable.
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