Opposition leaders demand justice amid rising cases of abductions, police brutality
The group costing of Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Justin Muturi and Mithika Linturi also pointed to recent incidents in Kakamega and Bungoma, where police used live ammunition to disperse peaceful gatherings.
The United Opposition Movement has accused the Kenya Kwanza Government of orchestrating a wave of political repression, abductions, and extrajudicial killings, warning that Kenya is sliding into lawlessness and state-sponsored terror.
Speaking in Nairobi on Tuesday, opposition leaders condemned what they described as targeted attacks on political figures, violent crackdowns on peaceful protests, and the growing use of state security and criminal gangs to suppress dissent.
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The statement follows the abduction and torture of Juja MP George Koimburi, who was found dumped in a coffee plantation after being taken by unknown individuals.
“This is not an isolated case. Opposition voices are being silenced through fear and violence,” said the leaders after visiting the Juja MP at the hospital.
The group costing of Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Justin Muturi and Mithika Linturi also pointed to recent incidents in Kakamega and Bungoma, where police used live ammunition to disperse peaceful gatherings.
In Bungoma, citizens protesting the alleged grabbing of Nzoia Sugar Company land were violently dispersed.
“This is a direct attack on our constitutional right to assemble,” they said, referencing Article 37 of the Constitution.
The opposition said state-backed hooligans have disrupted meetings across the country in places like Busia, Kisumu, Nairobi, and Nyeri.
Tents have been torn down, vehicles damaged, and people assaulted, often in the presence of security officers who take no action or even assist the attackers.
“This is political terrorism enabled by the state,” the leaders claimed.
The leaders also condemned the killing of two Catholic priests, Fathers John Maina and Alloys Bett, who had hosted opposition figures before their deaths.
They called for justice and expressed solidarity with the Catholic Church and the wider public.
“These crimes violate not just the Kenyan Constitution but also international human rights agreements,” the group said, citing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the African Charter," they said.
They also accused Safaricom and other telecom providers of aiding the state in tracking opposition members.
“We demand transparency from these companies. They must protect customer privacy, not help in their persecution,” the leaders added.
The opposition further warned political elites, business sponsors of violence, and silent foreign diplomats that history would not forget their role.
“Those who fund tyranny or remain silent are equally guilty,” they said. In addition, they urged Kenyans not to be cowed.
“This is not just about politics, it’s about the soul of our nation. When bullets are fired at peaceful gatherings, the silence of one becomes the silence of all,” they added.
As a result, the opposition is demanding an immediate end to political violence, accountability for private sector collaborators, and full protection of constitutional freedoms.
They also reminded President William Ruto that crimes such as abductions and torture could amount to crimes against humanity. “We are united and we will not be silenced,” they declared.
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