NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says plans are underway to identify and assist families of Shakahola cult victims as their bodies are released.
According to Kindiki, the government will provide help to families who are in need as they bury their kin.
“The government commenced the task of releasing the bodies to their families for burial with the crime scene teams being instructed to conduct a thorough final inspection of the Shakahola Forest to ensure that the exhumation efforts are concluded with due diligence and professionalism,” Kindiki stated.
“The scene of crime teams are directed to make a final check at the Shakahola Forest to ensure the exhumation is complete and professionally closed.”
Th government Kindiki further stated has pledged to also establish a memorial in remembrance of the victims
“The Government will acquire parts of the Chakama Ranch where the main suspect carried out his atrocious crimes on the people of Kenya and build a memorial to remind us of what happened in perpetuity,” he said.
The CS also indicated that once legal barriers are removed, a Commission of Inquiry, already established by the President, will initiate proceedings to hold public officials accountable for any actions or inactions that may have contributed to the occurrence of the atrocities.
“The pursuit of justice and accountability is a long-term commitment, with CS Kindiki emphasizing that”
“All security personnel responsible for any mistakes or negligence leading to the 429 deaths at Shakahola will face consequences,” he stated.
CS Kindiki confirmed that a 4,000 acre section of Chakama Ranch, which was the focal point of numerous shallow graves, remains designated as a crime scene.
Plans are underway to secure this area by fencing it.
