KNCHR abductions Stories

Court terminates abduction case against 15 police officers linked to murders of two Indian nationals, Kenyan taxi driver
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 29, 2025

The officers are facing murder charges before the High Court, similar to the abduction case at Kahawa Court.

Don’t bury before autopsies- rights groups say, as they demand speedy, transparent probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

The Law Society of Kenya, the Independent Medico-Legal Unit, and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority have urged for timely, transparent postm...

KNCHR proposes new 2025 rules to fast-track human rights complaints and investigations
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 16, 2025

The draft regulations will apply to all complaints filed with the commission, as well as investigations and inquiries initiated either independently b...

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen reveals June-July protests left 42 dead, 600 injured
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

According to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, the violence witnessed during those two days was deliberate and orchestrated, targeting in...

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi calls for restraint, urges police not to harm protestors
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 13, 2025

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen initially authorised the use of lethal force to quell the demonstrations, a move that drew sharp critici...

Health caucus speaks out, decries police violence against medics during protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Davji Atella revealed that over 200 violent incidents have been repor...

LSK condemns police brutality, sexual violence, media blackout during June 25 memorial protests
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 26, 2025

According to LSK, thousands of Kenyans took to the streets in 23 counties to demand justice and government accountability, exercising their rights to...

16 killed in June 25 memorial protests, most by police – Amnesty International
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 26, 2025

The demonstrations marked the anniversary of last year's deadly protests over the contentious Finance Bill 2024, which saw more than 60 people killed...

Eight killed, 400 injured in protest anniversary as rights groups decry police brutality, media gag
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2025

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights said the fatalities were reported in six counties and resulted from gunshot wounds inflicted during clas...

Blood on the streets: Protesters shot, beaten as police and goons unleash brutality in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 17, 2025

KNCHR largely blamed the violence on police brutality and assaults by hired goons working in coordination with law enforcement.

Six candidates shortlisted for KNCHR chairperson role, interviews set for May 27
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 20, 2025

Those shortlisted were selected from a total of 17 applicants.

President Ruto appoints selection panel to lead search for next Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Chairperson
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

The move comes nearly three months after the death of the Commission’s former Chairperson, Roseline Odhiambo Odede, who died in January after a short...

Catholic bishops criticise politicians for premature campaigns, ethnic divisions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

In addition to condemning early campaigns, the bishops called for economic justice through reforms in policies such as the housing levy and taxation.

KNCHR decries escalating human rights violations, urges IPOA to address brutality, abductions
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 24, 2025

The KNCHR's statement highlights several troubling incidents, including enforced disappearances, police brutality, and attacks on human rights defende...

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...

Roseline Odede eulogised as selfless defender of human rights during requiem mass
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 16, 2025

While giving his tribute at All Saints Cathedral, Dr Jorry Odede said his wife succumbed to cancer after months of diagnosis and treatment.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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,...

Tributes pour in for KNCHR chairperson Roseline Odede
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

With over 30 years of experience as a litigator in private practice, Odede also provided pro-bono legal services in human rights.

Kenya National Commission on Human Rights chairperson Roseline Odhiambo Odede dies
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 04, 2025

Commission Vice Chairperson Raymond Nyeris made the announcement on Saturday morning.

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...

African Union asks Ruto's administration to end abductions
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 31, 2024

The continental body clarified that, at this stage, it is not making any conclusive judgements but reminded Ruto's government that enforced disappeara...

US demands end to abductions in Kenya, says rule of law should be respected
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

According to human rights groups, dozens of Kenyans have been abducted in recent months, with many blaming the country’s police and intelligence servi...

KNCHR slams police for violence on anti-abduction protesters, vows to take action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

In a statement, KNCHR condemned the violent dispersal of demonstrators by police, terming the actions unnecessary and disproportionate.

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