The Lang'ata Cemetery is on the brink of closure after the Ministry of Health raised an alarm over the deteriorating state of the facility.
According to the ministry, the cemetery was significantly overwhelmed with bodies, making it a health and safety hazard towards the public.
Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni raised concerns over the dire condition of Lang'ata Cemetery following findings from a select committee, which exposed severe overcrowding and poor maintenance at the facility.
The committee has urged the Health Ministry to issue a formal notice announcing that the cemetery poses a health risk and is overcrowded.
