By MWINGI TIMES TEAM
The shocking discovery of four human bodies in Mwingi Town brings to seven the number of similar incidents reported within the wider Mwingi Township area over the past one and half months, Kitui County Governor Dr Julius Malombe said. The county boss was addressing the media in his office in Kitui town on Thursday June 11.
Kitui County Governor Dr Julius Malombe during a recent county event in Mbitini Ward, Kitui Rural subcounty. |COURTESY
While acknowledging that security matters rest with national government agencies, Dr Malombe assured residents that his government is cooperating with investigating agencies for conclusion of the various probes. "I wish to reassure all residents that their safety and security remains our highest priority. While criminal investigations fall under the mandate of national security agencies, the County Government remains fully committed to supporting all efforts aimed at uncovering the truth and ensuring accountability", said Governor Malombe.
The latest discovery of four bodies buried in shallow graves within Mwingi Township was reported on June 8, 2026. They were spotted opposite Mwingi Catholic Church and near the Mwingi-Garissa Highway. These four human bodies are still under active investigations.
Other earlier discoveries were unearthed in April and May this year. "On 28th April 2026, the body of an unidentified adult make was found in Kanginga area, Mwingi Township. On 25th May 2026, two additional human remains were recovered from the same locality, comprising the body of a male and a severed female head, while the remainder of the female body has not yet been found", the Kitui county boss told the press.
He has called upon residents to remain calm, avoid speculation over the death incidents reported and also refrain from spreading unverified information as they may interfere with investigations. Anyone with information may reach out to the nearest police station or administrative office to assist investigators unravel the causes of these deaths.
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