JUST IN: Lang’ata Cemetery Faces Closure Over Public Health Risks, PS Muthoni Warns
The Ministry of Health has sounded the alarm over the deteriorating state and overcrowding at Lang’ata Cemetery, warning that the site now poses a serious public health and safety risk. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni issued the warning while appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Implementation. She pointed to years of neglect and poor upkeep as key factors behind the cemetery’s alarming condition. Citing a report from a select committee, Muthoni revealed that Lang’ata Cemetery has reached a dangerous level of congestion. She warned that the overcrowding could trigger environmental pollution and increase the risk of disease outbreaks. “The City County of Nairobi must ensure that all operations at
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