Acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja announced on Sunday, July 14, that all officers stationed at Kware Police Station in Mukuru Slums have been transferred and will be replaced by a new team. This decision comes as investigations continue into the discovery of at least eight dismembered female bodies at a nearby dumpsite.
Speaking at a press conference, Kanja stated that the move aims to ensure a fair and balanced investigation. The bodies, found in varying states of decomposition, are currently being preserved at the Nairobi Funeral Home.
“It will take police and investigative agencies 21 days to unravel the mystery behind the dismembered bodies found in Kware dumpsite, Embakasi South Constituency,” Kanja said. He emphasized that all recovered bodies were female and severely dismembered.
The press conference was attended by several senior officials, including Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin, acting Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat, and Administration Police counterpart James Kamau.
Kanja assured the public that those responsible will be held accountable. “In this difficult time, we stand with the community and remain committed to uncovering the truth and bringing those responsible to justice. Let us remember that these are lives lost and they have families,” he said.
He appealed to the public to avoid speculation and allow the investigation to proceed without interference. Kanja urged residents to collaborate with the homicide investigation unit at the DCI or report any information to the nearest police station.
“We appeal to residents of Kware and the country at large to be patient, and calm and give officers time to conclude the investigations so that we bring perpetrators of this heinous act to book,” Kanja added.