Thieves Vandalise Baringo South Mortuary
Residents of Baringo South are still trying to make sense of a truly strange crime that has left many feeling both amused and horrified – thieves broke into a mortuary and stole body trays.
This unusual incident occurred just days before the mortuary, the only one in Baringo South, was set to officially open its doors to the public. The facility is intended to serve the communities of Tiaty and Baringo South.
Local authorities report that the thieves didn’t stop at just the body trays; they also took essential power cables, which has left the mortuary completely nonfunctional. As a result, the opening of this facility has been postponed indefinitely.
Families in mourning have been forced to transport their deceased loved ones to distant places like Kabarnet, Ravine, or Nakuru, which only adds to the emotional and financial strain during such a tough time.
Local authorities and elders have spoken out against this troubling situation. They believe that the soaring demand for scrap metal in the area has pushed some idle youths to take drastic measures, even vandalizing mortuaries.
Vandalism has been increasingly common in Baringo County, prompting residents to urge the government to impose a ban on the sale of scrap metal.
“The mortuary was meant to bring dignity and convenience to grieving families,” said a public health officer at Marigat Subcounty Hospital. “But it has now become a symbol of how vulnerable public projects are to criminal exploitation.”
In a troubling turn of events, the Perkerra Irrigation Scheme in Baringo County—one of Kenya’s oldest and most essential agricultural projects—has come to a halt due to acts of sabotage, with thieves making off with vital equipment.
Farmers working at the scheme have noticed a worrying spike in the theft of gate valves and water intake systems, which are crucial for managing the flow of irrigation water.
Without these key components, water rushes uncontrollably through the canals, completely bypassing the farmlands that rely on precise distribution. The outcome? Crops are wilting, tensions are rising, and there are growing fears of conflict among farmers.
“The situation is becoming volatile. These valves are essential for fair water distribution. Without them, some farms flood while others dry up, breeding resentment within the farming community,” said Daniel Waweru, Manager of the Perkerra Irrigation Board.
Thieves Vandalise Baringo South Mortuary
