Bodies in Sacks Found in Kenyan River

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By Samantha Allen

Published: January 18, 2022 | 1:36 PM GMT

At least 20 dead bodies have been retrieved from a river in western Kenya in recent weeks, according to a human rights group.

Most of the bodies recovered from River Yala, which flows into Lake Victoria, were ‘found in sacks, some tied up’ and others mutilated.

Reports said.

Haki Africa’s Executive Director Hussein Khalid added that the “local mortuary was receiving the unidentified bodies and had buried nine of them in a mass grave to make space for more bodies.

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Locals say the bodies are dumped into the river at night by unidentified people.

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Khalid and another activist, Boniface Mwangi, travelled to the scene, and say they saw two bodies floating on the river.

BBC /Shakirat Sadiq
Bodies in Sacks Found in Kenyan River

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.