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Police must be accountable for their actions - Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Ruto said he had already taken decisive action by disbanding a rogue police unit that had been implicated in the killings.

Shaffi Sheikh Noor’s family demands answers four years after his abduction
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 16, 2025

Shaffi was abducted by unidentified individuals moments after being acquitted of terror-related charges by a Garissa court.

Ichung'wah grilled over police brutality, graft and unfulfilled promises under Ruto regime
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2025

Ichung’wah strongly denied allegations of police involvement in the enforced disappearances of protesters during anti-government demonstrations, calli...

Five suspects arrested over Molo activist Richard Otieno's murder
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

An autopsy conducted by government pathologist Johansen Oduor at Kericho Hospital mortuary revealed that Otieno died from severe head injuries inflict...

Human Rights Watch alleges government unit behind wave of abductions
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 17, 2025

According to the HRW report, the abduction squad otherwise known as the Operation Support Unit (OSU) operates within the precincts of The Directorate...

Kenyan officials head to Geneva to address enforced disappearances amid country's "abduction" crisis
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 14, 2025

This is even as Human Rights experts argue that the incidents are not "abductions" but incidents of Enforced Disappearance, since a government cannot...

CS Muturi says he doesn't fear to be sacked after speaking out on wave of abductions
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 14, 2025

Muturi broke ranks with the Kenya Kwanza administration when he demanded an end to extra-judicial operations targeting perceived enemies and critics o...

Kenyans slam spectator culture as alleged abduction video sparks outrage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

In its latest report released in late December, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights said at least 82 cases of abductions had been reported s...

How abductions dented Kenya's human rights records globally
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 10, 2025

According to CIVICUS released last month, the violent suppression of demonstrations, which left at least 60 people dead and over 1,000 arrested, marke...

Court petition seeks to summon politicians over abduction remarks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 08, 2025

The list includes Speaker Kingi, MPs Kimani Ichung'wah, Mwengi Mutuse, Junet Mohammed, Oscar Sudi among others.

Fear, uncertainty grip families of four missing men from Mlolongo as police probe drags on
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 08, 2025

Steven Mbisi Kavingo, Martin Nyuko Mwau, Kalabi Mwema, and Justus Mutumwa Musyimi were taken on December 16 and 17, 2024, under mysterious circumstanc...

Former CJ Mutunga urges Kenyans to uproot "dictatorship"
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 06, 2025

Mutunga who expressed his displeasure in the manner in which the abductees critical of the government were released by their captors claimed that the...

Interior CS Murkomen distances himself from Kenyan abductions
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 07, 2025

Murkomen says he is in the process of convening a meeting with all criminal justice actors –these being the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions...

Varsity students to stage mass protests against rising abductions in Kenya
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 07, 2025

Many of the victims are students affiliated with the association, further escalating their concerns.

Amnesty piles fresh pressure on govt over recent wave of abductions
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 07, 2025

Amnesty International Kenya Director Irũngũ Houghton said their calls to have all the abductees released will not stop until Steve Mbisi, one of the a...

Omtatah: Abductions are part of plan to undermine Kenya's democracy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 07, 2025

The lawmaker warned that these actions are part of a broader attempt to dismantle the country's democratic institutions.

Cartoonist Kibet Bull breaks silence after abduction ordeal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 07, 2025

Despite his reluctance to share specifics, Kibet pointed out the seriousness of his experience.

Billy Mwangi's return from captivity ends 16 days of anguish for his family
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

He told his family that he had been held in a dark room and subjected to various forms of torture during his captivity.

Ichung'wah: Why are abductions happening only where there are CCTVs?
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 05, 2025

Speaking to The Eastleigh Voice when we inquired why the police are not going for Gachagua if he is indeed behind the abductions, Ichung'wah claimed t...

KHRC wants Kindiki, Murkomen to resign over abductions
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 06, 2025

The leaders include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and National Assembly...

Murang'a Senator: Arrest Gachagua if he is behind abductions
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 06, 2025

The Eastleigh Voice Political Reporter Barack Oduor spoke to Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu, an ardent ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on...

Police deny responsibility for release of abducted individuals
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 06, 2025

The police denied responsibility for the release of Bernard Kavuli, Billy Wanyiri Mwangi, Peter Muteti, and Rony Kiplagat and instead claimed that off...

Court orders abduction cases against IG of Police be heard on January 8
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

The cases were mentioned in court on Friday, where it was revealed that the six men; Ronny Kiplagat, Steve Kavingo Mbisi, Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti,...

President Ruto: Independent bodies must probe and prosecute those behind wave of abductions
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Ruto said Kenya's allies and partners are watching the events happening and expressing concern over the ongoing talks over abductions and other issues...

Abductions highlight growing conflict between freedom of expression and state authority
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 28, 2024

The abductions not only rob families of their loved ones but also erode the trust in institutions meant to protect us.

LSK to police boss Kanja: Resign if you can't address rising abductions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 27, 2024

LSK President Faith Odhiambo has criticised the police leadership for failing to fulfil its constitutional mandate to ensure the safety and security o...

Karua links state with recent abductions, demands release of victims
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 27, 2024

Karua also linked the recent abductions to the controversial disappearance of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye in Nairobi last month.

DCI denies Omtatah's allegations in city abduction case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 27, 2024

The DCI refuted claims that one of its vehicles, a white Subaru Forester, was used in the alleged abduction, terming the accusations baseless and sens...

Kenya's clergy unite to condemn widespread abductions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 26, 2024

Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit of the Anglican Church of Kenya described the abductions as "acts of darkness."

Police officers only arrest people, they don't abduct - IG Kanja
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 25, 2024

Kanja made it clear that those who abduct commit crimes, and those crimes are ordinary, presented before a court of law for a judge to decide.

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