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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.

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.

LSK demands release of two men allegedly abducted by police
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 24, 2024

Peter Muteti, 22, a social media influencer, is said to have been forcibly taken by four armed men including one dressed in police uniform around 9 am...

How police officers misuse their authority to spy on innocent Kenyans
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 26, 2024

In one such case, a senior police officer based at Vigilance House abused his power and spied on his estranged wife.

Garissa family seeks help to trace Sheikh who mysteriously vanished in Nairobi
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 23, 2024

The family is now appealing to the public for help, urging anyone with information to contact the nearest police station or call 0720828901.