Shock in West Pokot as 12 Suspects Confess to Killing and Eating Children
A wave of fear and outrage has swept through the Bendera area of Kapenguria after twelve people confessed to killing and eating children, in what is being described as one of the most horrifying criminal cases in recent Kenyan history.
According to police sources, twelve Ugandan nationals are now in custody at the Kapenguria Police Station, after allegedly admitting to their involvement in a series of ritualistic killings and acts of cannibalism. The chilling confession has sent shockwaves across West Pokot County, prompting massive public protests and demands for justice.
Mass Graves Being Excavated
Authorities have launched excavations in parts of Bendera where bodies are believed to have been dumped. The confessions led police to sites where several decomposing remains, allegedly of missing children, have been discovered. Local reports suggest that some victims were mutilated, with vital body parts missing.
Residents say they have been reporting disappearances for months with little action, and now feel betrayed by the slow response from both the police and national media.
Residents Block Highway in Protest
On Sunday, angry residents blocked the Kapenguria–Lodwar highway, demanding justice for the victims and full transparency from the government and security agencies. Many carried placards calling for immediate prosecution of the suspects and increased security in the area.
“We are living in fear,” one protester said. “Our children are not safe. We want to know who is behind this and why.”
MP David Pkosing: “This Is Another Shakahola”
Pokot South MP David Pkosing condemned the incident in a passionate Facebook statement, calling it “shocking and painful.” He questioned the media blackout and the silence of top security officials.
“Hii mambo ya Wagisu kula watu hapo Bendera ni nini? Where is the media? Where is the security response?” Pkosing asked.
“It is too painful to see the remains of a mutilated child… How many more bodies are hidden in pit latrines? Is this another Shakahola in Kapenguria?”
Pkosing warned that if action is not taken within a week, he will call for a mass meeting at Chelanga Gardens in Makutano to decide the next steps with the community.
