Mukuru Bodies: Who is behind the horrific killing and mutilation of women in Kenya?

Serial killer on the lose?

It’s not business as usual when at least eight mutilated bodies of females have been retrieved from a quarry in Mukuru slums and because of the recent abductions and police killings sparked by the anti-Finance Bill protests; we are all pointing an accusing finger at the police!

The police in Kenya may be many things, but killing and mutilating bodies is not their modus operandi!

The victims, all women, were found in a state of mutilation, echoing the brutal murder of Rita Waeni, the 22 year old university student butchered at a short-term rental apartment in Nairobi’s Roysambu estate.

This tragic recurrence demands not just our outrage, but our action. We must confront the epidemic of gender-based violence that continues to plague our society.

The frequency and brutality of these crimes are alarming. They are not isolated incidents but symptoms of a deep-seated problem that remains unaddressed. Violence against women in Kenya is a pervasive issue, rooted in cultural, social, and institutional failures. It is a crisis that demands a multifaceted and sustained response.

Do we have a seriel killer on the lose?

Our law enforcement agencies must be more proactive and effective. Investigations into gender-based violence should be prioritized and resourced adequately. The Mukuru case must be pursued with the utmost urgency, ensuring that those responsible are swiftly brought to justice.

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