A wave of shock and horror has gripped Tharaka Nithi County after six children were discovered dead under chillingly similar conditions over the past two months. Local officials now fear a deadly child trafficking and murder ring may be operating, turning parts of the region into a dumping ground for victims.

County Gender and Children’s Chief Officer Kelly Rwigi described the recent discoveries as “beyond alarming.” In separate incidents, she confirmed, all six victims were found lifeless, with only one child rescued alive. Rwigi said authorities are racing to determine whether the cases are tied to ritualistic cult activities or the darker workings of a criminal syndicate.

“These are not isolated tragedies—they are part of a disturbing pattern targeting our children,” Rwigi warned. She noted that victims share common traits: they are predominantly male and have been abandoned near Bonanza Children’s Home in Chuka. The consistent location of the bodies has deepened fears of an organized operation.

Residents in the county have been urged to assist investigations. A toll-free hotline, 1513, has been set up for anyone with information on suspicious activities involving children. Rwigi stressed that local intelligence will be crucial in dismantling the emerging network and ensuring no more young lives fall victim.

Authorities have issued a stark warning to traffickers and perpetrators: justice will be swift and uncompromising. “We will not allow our community’s safety and social fabric to be torn apart,” Rwigi declared, urging parents and guardians to be vigilant and report anything out of the ordinary.

As investigations continue, an uneasy community hopes swift arrests will follow. The fate of Tharaka Nithi’s children—and the sense of security they take for granted—now hangs precariously in the balance.