Thieves Break Into Mortuary in Baringo, Steal Body Trays and Power Cables
Residents of Baringo South are still in shock after a strange and disturbing incident where thieves broke into the area’s only mortuary and stole body trays. The bizarre crime has left locals both confused and angered.
The mortuary, which had not yet officially opened, was built to serve the people of Baringo South and Tiaty.
However, just days before its grand opening, unknown criminals targeted the facility and not only made away with the metal body trays but also took off with essential electrical power cables. This act has brought the entire project to a halt, leaving the mortuary completely non-functional.
As a result of the vandalism, grieving families have been forced to transport their deceased loved ones to far-off locations such as Kabarnet, Ravine, and even Nakuru. This has added to their emotional pain and created a heavy financial burden due to the long distances involved in these transfers.
Local authorities and community elders have strongly condemned the incident. They believe that the growing demand for scrap metal has pushed idle and unemployed youths into committing such extreme acts, including stealing from a mortuary.
Cases of vandalism have been increasing in Baringo County. Residents are now urging the government to take immediate action by banning the scrap metal trade, which they believe is encouraging theft and destruction of public property.
“The mortuary was meant to restore dignity to families during mourning and provide easy access to services,” said a public health officer from Marigat Subcounty Hospital. “Now, it has become an unfortunate example of how public projects can easily fall prey to criminal activity.”
The problem is not limited to the mortuary. Similar acts of sabotage have also affected the Perkerra Irrigation Scheme, one of Kenya’s oldest and most important farming systems, located in the same county.
Thieves have been stealing critical equipment such as gate valves and water intake systems, which are necessary for controlling the flow of irrigation water.
Without these parts, water is flowing uncontrollably through the canals, bypassing farms that depend on accurate water distribution. The outcome has been disastrous—crops are drying up, farmers are losing harvests, and anger is rising among the farming communities.
“The situation is becoming dangerous,” said Daniel Waweru, the Manager of the Perkerra Irrigation Board. “These valves are key to fair water sharing. When some farms flood while others get no water at all, it creates tension and conflict between farmers.”
The residents are now calling for urgent intervention by the government to protect public infrastructure and punish those responsible for such destructive behavior.
Many fear that if such crimes continue unchecked, the region could face serious setbacks in both health services and food production.
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