Postmortem on bodies recovered from Kware dumpsite kicks off

Police load a sack containing the body of an unidentified person into a vehicle on July 14, 2024.[Denish Ochieng, Standard]

The postmortem on bodies recovered from Kware dumpsite in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi, began Monday evening at City mortuary.

Government pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor and a team of officers from Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) spent the better part of the day taking DNA samples from the bodies.

This happened even as women leaders condemned the killing of women and dumping their bodies in the quarry.

The women leaders who visited the morgue led by Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru called for thorough investigations to ensure those responsible for the killings are brought to justice.

"This horrifying incident underscores the urgent need to address security concerns and protection of all citizens in our society. We demand accountability from all the security chiefs responsible for the area surrounding Mukuru Kwa Njenga. It is critical that those entrusted with our safety and security to be held accountable for failing to prevent such horrific crimes," said Waiguru.

The governor was accompanied by Sankaire Leah, chairperson of the Kenya Women Parliamentarians Association, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, Nominated Senator Esther Okenyuri, among others.

While calling for a transparent investigation, Waiguru said that there was also need to investigate police and those who will be found negligent should be held accountable.

"The safety of all citizens must be top priority and this tragic incident highlights the need for strengthened security measures in these vulnerable areas. The government must take immediate action to increase patrols, improve surveillance and ensure that all communities, especially those in high risk areas, feel safe and are protected. We also urge the public to cooperate with the police by providing any information that might help in the investigation," she said.

The Kirinyaga governor said that it is only through collective effort that those responsible for the heinous crimes can be identified and brought to justice.

"We are also committed to ensuring that there is enhanced capacities for all sectors in government and in society to continue advocating for the protection and empowerment of individuals and especially women across Kenya. We will work tirelessly to ensure that the rights and safety of all citizens are upheld and that violence is eradicated from our society. The safety and security of every woman, boy, girl, child and man and indeed every citizen must be ensured and we demand immediate and decisive action to prevent such atrocities from occurring in the future," said Waiguru.