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A fresh wave of shock has gripped the nation after police unearthed a mass tragedy in Kilifi, arresting 11 suspects in connection with a deadly cult believed to have claimed dozens of lives.Investigators exhumed 34 bodies from shallow graves at Chakama Ranch in Kwa Binzaro, alongside more than 100 body parts, including skulls.
The grim discovery has sparked fear that Kenya could once again be staring at a repeat of the dark days of mass cult deaths.According to police, most of the victims were not locals, pointing to a wider network that recruited and transported unsuspecting individuals into the remote ranch.
Among the arrested suspects are four believed to be central figures in orchestrating the activities of the cult. They now face charges ranging from murder to organized crime and aiding radicalisation.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about the government’s ability to prevent cults from re-emerging, despite repeated promises of tighter surveillance after past massacres. Disturbing details also suggest that financial transactions linked to the suspects may have played a role in luring victims to the site.
With bodies still being uncovered and investigations ongoing, families across the country fear their loved ones could be among the dead. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on authorities to ensure that no stone is left unturned in holding those responsible accountable.
The Kilifi case has now opened a painful wound for a nation that thought it had moved past such horrors. Kenyans are left asking: how many more must die before these tragedies are stopped?
Stephen Musungu
