The Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says the second phase of exhumation exercise is underway at Shakahola forest.
The exhumation process, the CS says, is a legal, medical, and human rights exercise that must be undertaken methodically and carefully to protect the dignity and privacy of families of the deceased persons.
“The Government will avail all information on the ongoing exercise, and limited access to the exhumation sites is to ensure that there is no violation of fundamental rights.” Says the CS.
Kithure Kindiki noted that the search and rescue efforts are ongoing.
“65 persons have been rescued from the thickets, including two who were evacuated Tuesday morning by the multi-agency security team.” He said.
Kindiki further remarks that 25 people have so far been arrested, and the investigation team is closing in on level two and level three perpetrators who aided Mr. Mackenzie to execute the heinous atrocity.
“The entire 50,000 acre Chakama ranch remains a security area and scene of crime with limited access for all persons who are unauthorised.”
