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Murkomen: Why police are solving MP Were’s murder faster, unlike other cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Murkomen dismissed claims that police were selectively fast-tracking the case of Kasipul MP Charles Were, while stalling on investigations into unreso...

IPOA disputes Ruto’s claim on abductions, says investigations still ongoing
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

IPOA told MPs on Wednesday that investigations into these cases are ongoing and that the perpetrators have not yet been identified.

2024 records highest cases of extrajudicial killings in last six years, Missing Voices report reveals
Mary Wambui  |  May 07, 2025

Nairobi was the deadliest county for extra-judicial killings followed by Kiambu and Migori.

Interior CS Murkomen confirms release of five abducted chiefs in Mandera
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 07, 2025

The chiefs are now in the custody of Kenyan officials and are expected to return home soon.

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.

Muturi: I'll not attend Cabinet meetings until abductions, extra-judicial killings are discussed
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 12, 2025

Muturi disclosed that he has missed three consecutive Cabinet sessions held on January 21, February 11, and the most recent one on March 11.

Court of Appeal rejects police bid to halt abduction case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 11, 2025

The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss, Mohammed Amin had argued that the High Cour...

Man reportedly abducted in Laikipia reunited with family after three months of agony
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 11, 2025

Muteti was reportedly abducted on October 22, 2024, in Timau, Laikipia County, by people believed to be members of the Special Operations Unit (SOU).

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.

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 to IG of Police Kanja: Show up on January 27 or face conviction over abductions
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 08, 2025

Police IG Kanja and DCI boss Mohamed Amin had been summoned by Mwamuye to appear in court on Wednesday but they failed to appear.

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...

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.

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...

Advocacy groups petition High Court to refer Kenya abduction cases to ICC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

The petition follows a directive by High Court judge Bahati Mwamuye instructing the release of seven youths reportedly abducted by individuals believe...

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.

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