Evojo Primary School in Sabatia Subcounty, Vihiga County, has been closed indefinitely following the discovery of human body parts in a school toilet—a disturbing incident that has shocked the local community and raised serious security concerns.

Confirming the incident on Tuesday, May 6, Sabatia Subcounty Police Commander Peter Mbua said investigations are underway, with forensic teams and crime scene experts working to retrieve the remains and determine the circumstances surrounding the death.

Footage shared online showed a demolished toilet at the school, with cranes and pumps at the site as curious residents gathered around. The grim discovery was made just days after the school resumed operations following the burial of its headteacher.

Deputy Headteacher Oscar Changilwa recounted how the horrific find came to light:
“We had just resumed classes after laying our headteacher to rest. One of the pupils went to the toilet and came back terrified, saying he had seen a human head,” said Changilwa. “When I poured water to confirm, I saw the head myself and immediately contacted the authorities—the Ministry of Education, Teachers Service Commission (TSC), and the DCI.”

The school was immediately shut down to safeguard the pupils, many of whom are reportedly traumatized by the double tragedy—the death of their headteacher and now the grotesque discovery.

At the time of reporting, police had not identified the victim or confirmed how the body parts ended up at the school. Preliminary suspicions suggest dismemberment before the remains were dumped in the toilet.

This unsettling case adds to a growing list of similar incidents across the country. From deaths linked to collapsing pit latrines to the deliberate dumping of bodies in sanitation areas, Kenya has seen a troubling rise in such cases.

One such case occurred in March 2024, when a 28-year-old nurse was found dead in a toilet at a therapy center in Embu. Authorities said she overdosed on painkillers in what was believed to be a suicide following marriage difficulties.

As investigations into the Evojo Primary case continue, education officials and police are urging vigilance and mental health awareness, especially among school communities recovering from trauma.