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Kalonzo says he is collecting evidence to take Ruto to ICC over crimes against humanity
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 03, 2025

Musyoka accused Ruto's administration of sanctioning state-sponsored killings and abductions of young Kenyans who were exercising their constitutional...

Families of thousands who died under last regime could fill Uhuru Park - Duale
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

Duale downplayed criticism of President William Ruto’s administration over rising cases of abductions and extrajudicial killings, claiming that the sc...

Muturi's days as cabinet secretary numbered for daring President Ruto - MP Koech
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

Koech claimed Muturi’s recent criticism of the government, particularly on issues of abductions and extrajudicial killings, had made his position unte...

Abductions: State accused of silencing witnesses, families want ICC to intervene
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

Addressing the media on Sunday, victims and their families recounted harrowing stories of abductions, torture, and threats, urging the ICC to investig...

Kenya’s youth cannot stop state abductions on their own
Patrick Gathara  |  Feb 03, 2025

The history of enforced disappearances within Kenya can be traced to the tactics employed by the British to intimidate and subjugate the natives.

Kalonzo calls for independent Inquiry into abductions, extrajudicial killings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

The party leader insisted on the need for a fair and impartial investigation to address these concerns.

LSK, rights groups demand answers over deaths of two men from Mlolongo
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 31, 2025

The families of the victims and human rights groups hope that the investigations will lead to justice for the victims and a broader reform of the coun...

CS Muturi to President Ruto: Bring an end to abductions, extra-judicial killings now
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

Muturi said there was an urgent need for the government to focus on these grave matters, calling them “gruesome” and warning that if left unchecked, t...

"Who is killing Kenyans?" LSK puts police on the spot over abductions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

Her remarks came after Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin appeared in court and den...

Dragging IG of Police, DCI to court over abductions compromising national security - Murkomen
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 30, 2025

When he appeared before Justice Chacha Mwita, Kanja said he instructed the DCI boss to carry out swift investigations into matters of the disappearanc...

Bodies of two missing Mlolongo men found at City Mortuary
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 30, 2025

IG of Police Douglas Kanja categorically stated that none of the abducted men was in the custody of the police.

IPOA admits inability to investigate abductions amid public concern
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 29, 2025

IPOA chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan stated that while the public has linked security officers to the disappearances, the Inspector General of Police...

KNCHR mounts pressure on NIS officers to end widespread abductions
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 28, 2025

The commission says the NPS including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and NIS have a duty to produce or explain the whereabouts of al...

How limited access to information places Kenyans on collision path with govt
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 24, 2025

Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo noted that the arrest and detention of Mulei at Capitol Hill Police Station is a violation of her rights...

Grace Mulei, woman who stormed Afya House over SHA inefficiencies arrested
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 23, 2025

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations on Thursday evening sent a statement confirming the arrest.

Court gives Kanja last chance to explain whereabouts of four men abducted in Mlolongo
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 23, 2025

The judge also dismissed the IG's application to have the orders stayed as he prepared to appeal against them.

Police IG Douglas Kanja says he will appear in court at the right time to answer summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

Kanja said he would appear in court at the appropriate time, emphasising that he is a law-abiding citizen with no intention of defying court orders.

High Court orders state to release phones seized from 23 anti-abduction protesters
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

Milimani Principal Magistrate Rose Ndombi released the 23 on Sh50,000 bond with surety or a cash bail of Sh1,000 each.

Prison warder accused of inciting rebellion released on Sh50,000 cash bail
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 20, 2025

He was arrested inside his residence at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison's staff quarters.

As more police officers are deployed to Haiti, Kenyans put government in a spot over insecurity at home
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

Kenyans have demanded urgent action from the government to restore order and prioritise local security over international missions.

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