A terrifying wave of revelations has rocked West Pokot after authorities uncovered a chilling plot involving foreign nationals allegedly engaged in cannibalism and human organ harvesting.
The County Security Committee has launched an intensive vetting exercise targeting all foreign visitors following the arrest of several suspects, most of them from neighbouring Uganda.
Addressing the media on Monday, July 7, 2025, West Pokot County Commissioner Abdullahi Khalif, flanked by top security officers, confirmed the arrests and outlined immediate steps the government is taking to address what is now being described as one of the most disturbing crimes in Kenya’s recent history.
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“We respect the spirit of East African cooperation and free movement, but this has gone beyond our tolerance. All suspects are Ugandan nationals, and we are determined to understand why they are here and what they’ve been doing,” Khalif stated.
The commissioner revealed that the prime suspects were living illegally on a road reserve in Bandera village. Shocking confessions from those arrested indicate that at least eight children were murdered and their bodies cannibalized. Residents have been left in shock, as items of clothing, including school uniforms, belonging to missing children were found during the investigation.
Khalif has ordered the immediate demolition of all illegal structures on the land the suspects had occupied. “By close of business today, we will have flattened every shelter they used. We are not taking chances,” he said.
The arrests follow a series of disturbing reports over the past year about the mysterious disappearance of children and adults in the region. The ongoing investigation suggests that the gruesome acts may have started as early as 2024.
On the same day, the Kitale High Court ordered the suspects be held for 21 more days to allow investigators to complete the complex case. However, the legal process faces a hurdle as six of the suspects are believed to be minors, and their ages must be verified before they can stand trial.
“We are committed to bringing justice to every missing child and adult. No life is insignificant,” Khalif assured. He also confirmed that some confessions have given investigators vital leads in tracing the fate of the missing.
As Kenya grapples with the horrific nature of the crimes, the government’s decision to vet all foreigners entering West Pokot reflects growing concerns about national security, public safety, and cross-border criminal networks.
This incident is likely to spark regional debates about immigration control, human trafficking, and intergovernmental collaboration to combat heinous crimes that threaten to destabilize communities and erode trust in regional cooperation.
