Police in Baringo South have launched investigations into the theft and vandalism of body trays and power cables at the Marigat Sub-county hospital mortuary by unknown individuals.
The facility, which was set to serve the communities of Tiaty and Baringo South, was vandalized before commissioning.
The incident, which has sparked outrage among locals, has linked the burglary to an increase in demand for scrap metal in Baringo.
Residents are now calling on the government to consider banning the trade of scrap metals to curb the increasing cases of vandalism of public property.
The damaged mortuary is now facing operational challenges, with the stolen body trays and power cables hampering service delivery.
Families seeking to preserve their loved ones at the facility have been forced to seek alternatives, further straining grieving households.
Police have appealed to members of the public to provide any information that could help in apprehending the suspects