Investigations are ongoing after the discovery of 33 bodies buried in a mass grave at Kericho cemetery, with police now confirming the arrest of six suspects linked to the case.
The remains were later exhumed as authorities moved in to establish what exactly happened and who was responsible.
Director of Criminal Investigations Mohammed Amin visited the site at Kericho Makaburini and said three other individuals had been questioned and released.
However, he noted that they are still considered persons of interest as inquiries continue.Early findings by investigators suggest that the bodies came from Nyamira County Referral Hospital.
According to the information gathered so far, the remains were transported in four bags using a Toyota Land Cruiser before being buried at the cemetery in Kericho.
Despite this, investigators have pointed out serious gaps in documentation. There are differences between the number of bodies recorded for burial and those that were later exhumed.
This has raised concern among authorities handling the case.
Amin explained that while hospital records show that the infants died while in the wards, there are no clear records confirming that the bodies were received at the mortuary.
This missing link has become a key focus in the investigation, as officials try to understand how the process was handled.
To help establish the truth, DNA and toxicology samples have already been sent to the Government Chemist for further analysis.
The results are expected to help identify the victims and possibly explain the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
At the same time, investigators are working to trace the parents of the infants. Plans are in place to match DNA samples with hospital records, including those of patients who underwent procedures such as amputations, to support identification efforts.
Forensic teams are also reviewing hospital and mortuary documents, court records, and other related materials. The aim is to confirm their authenticity and identify any irregularities that may have occurred along the way.
Authorities are further examining the legal status of the cemetery, which is owned by the National Council of Churches of Kenya.
They want to establish whether it is officially recognized as a public burial site.
Amin has urged residents to remain calm, noting that the matter is being handled carefully and thoroughly as investigations continue.
