The postmortem examination of bodies recovered from the Kware dumpsite in Mukuru Kwa Njenga began on Monday evening at City Mortuary. Government pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor and a team from the Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) spent the day collecting DNA samples from the bodies.
This investigation comes in the wake of widespread condemnation from women leaders regarding the brutal killings and the subsequent disposal of the bodies. Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, who led a delegation of prominent women leaders to the morgue, called for a comprehensive investigation into the incident and accountability for those responsible.
Mrs Waiguru, accompanied by Sankaire Leah (Chairperson of the Kenya Women Parliamentarians Association), Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, and Nominated Senator Esther Okenyuri, condemned the killings as a severe security lapse.
“This horrifying incident underscores the urgent need to address security concerns and protection of all citizens. We demand accountability from the security chiefs responsible for Mukuru Kwa Njenga and urge immediate action to enhance security measures,” Waiguru stated.
She emphasized the need for increased patrols, improved surveillance, and public cooperation with police investigations.
Waiguru and her colleagues called for a transparent investigation into the incident and highlighted the need to hold negligent police officers accountable.
The leaders stressed that enhancing security in vulnerable areas and advocating for the protection and empowerment of all individuals, particularly women, is crucial.
The delegation further urged the public to assist in the investigation by providing any relevant information that could help identify and apprehend those responsible for the crimes.
Governor Waiguru reiterated the commitment to ensuring the safety and rights of all citizens, emphasizing that violence must be eradicated from society. She underscored the importance of a collective effort in bringing perpetrators to justice and preventing future atrocities.
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