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Kericho Authorities Uncover 32 Bodies in Mass Grave

3/25/2026

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Authorities in Kericho, Kenya, exhumed 32 bodies from a mass grave, including 25 children and seven adults.
The discovery followed a police tip about 14 bodies buried by unidentified individuals.
Pathologist Richard Njoroge said the bodies were stacked in bags, with some from hospitals.
Vocal Africa calls for accountability.
This incident follows the 2023 Shakahola Forest Massacre.

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Story summary

Authorities in Kericho, Kenya, exhumed 32 bodies from a mass grave, including 25 children and seven adults.
The discovery followed a police tip about 14 bodies buried by unidentified individuals.
Pathologist Richard Njoroge said the bodies were stacked in bags, with some from hospitals.
Vocal Africa calls for accountability.
This incident follows the 2023 Shakahola Forest Massacre.