The County Government of Tharaka Nithi has raised alarm over the rising number of children being abandoned under suspicious circumstances, amid fears that a criminal syndicate may be operating either within the county or using it as a dumping ground.
This follows what appears to be the work of a vicious child trafficking and murder ring, with six children found dead in the county over the last two months alone, triggering panic and concern among officials and residents.
According to the County Gender and Children's Chief Officer, Kelly Rwigi, the trend has left the devolved unit in shock, as authorities struggle to determine whether they are dealing with an organised criminal network or a cult with deeper motives. "This month and last month, we have had over six cases of children who were found dead.
What we are not able to know is whether the cases could be cult-related or just plain cases of individuals who want to get rid of children," Rwigi stated.
