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Nelson Havi made a direct appeal to President William Ruto, urging him to instruct the Ministry of Interior to drop what he termed as fabricated charg...
NCAJ, chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, expressed deep concern over reports of organised groups inciting violence, looting and destroying propert...
CS Kipchumba Murkomen stressed that police officers in undercover or emergency operations are still expected to operate within legal boundaries and th...
Lawyer Wahome Thuku confirmed that the IT expert had been in hiding since June 20, stating that he feared for his life after learning that DCI officer...
The alliance condemned the June 25 crackdown on protesters, slamming the three government officials for failing to prevent widespread human rights vio...
The MPs argue that Murkomen overstepped his legal authority by endorsing the use of lethal force—an action they say puts lives at risk and erodes the...
The group says 2024 saw a sharp increase in state-linked killings and disappearances, with 159 cases documented, including 104 extrajudicial killings...
The former Interior CS declaring his readiness to face questions over controversial deaths including those of Chris Msando, Jacob Juma, Kipyegon Kenei...
MCK CEO David Omwoyo described the directive as an “unwarranted overreach” and praised broadcasters for upholding the 2025 Code of Conduct for Media P...
The leaders said the controversial law is linked to the disturbing rise in cases of harassment, arbitrary arrests, abductions, and deaths of content c...
Prof Suda, a seasoned academic and former top government official, defended her appointment amid questions about her lack of policing experience and s...
Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Rigathi Gachagua have urged President Ruto’s administration to compensate Kenyans affected by...
NCIC stressed that any investigation must be conducted independently and inclusively, with the active involvement of human rights organisations and ci...
Despite the good news, there is still worry about Abdullahi Bosso, who went missing on Friday, May 9, around 1 pm on Kinna-Kulamawe road, reportedly t...
Calling on human rights groups, oversight bodies, and citizens to speak out, Abdi said Kenyans must not remain silent in the face of such violations.
Murkomen dismissed claims that police were selectively fast-tracking the case of Kasipul MP Charles Were, while stalling on investigations into unreso...
Justice Mugambi agreed with Kituo Cha Sheria, Haki Africa, and Charles Njue — a relative of a victim of enforced disappearance — that parallel investi...
A total of 55 incidents of enforced disappearances occurred between January and December 2024.
Nairobi was the deadliest county for extra-judicial killings followed by Kiambu and Migori.
Amnesty revealed that the findings in the documentary aligned with joint investigations carried out with other human rights organisations, including t...
They called for protection measures for victims’ families, witnesses, and human rights defenders who have reportedly faced threats for speaking out.
This is even as Human Rights experts argue that the incidents are not "abductions" but incidents of Enforced Disappearance, since a government cannot...
As the courts have made clear, the government cannot use national security as a justification to violate people's fundamental rights.
The report highlights that kidnappings and abductions have become a growing security threat, with men, women, children, and foreign nationals being vi...
The individuals who have been abducted are reportedly active social media users known for their outspoken criticism of President Ruto and his administ...
Police said the woman identified as Jackline Nyambura Mungai was found partly dressed, with a blue tee shirt tightly tied to her head, blocking her mo...
Senator Omtatah vowed to return to the streets if those abducted were not released.
Ruto's administration is continuing to face criticism over abductions from political leaders, clerics and rights organisations.
