police abductions Stories

Protesters plan to block major roads on Monday to demand release of abducted Kenyans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

Among the missing Kenyans is 24-year-old Billy Wanyiri Mwangi, who was abducted outside a barber shop in Embu town on December 21, 2024.

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...

Omtatah seeks High Court orders for release of abducted Kenyans, dead or alive
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

The missing persons are Gideon Kibet, Ronny Kiplagat, Steve Kavingo Mbisi, Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, and Kelvin Muthoni.

Back to the streets: Families of missing Kenyans to stage nationwide protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

Protests come after the expiry of a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the unconditional release of individuals allegedly held incommunicado by state agents.

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...

US demands accountability in Kenya amid wave of killings, abductions
Amina Wako  |  Nov 08, 2024

Despite reassurances from Deputy President Kithure Kindiki about improved security measures, cases of abductions and disappearances continue to increa...

HRW calls for end to criminal charges against anti-government protesters
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 06, 2024

The organisation said witnesses and survivors of the spate of abductions said abductors drove unmarked cars.

Drama as police attempt to arrest activists outside President Ruto’s office
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 24, 2024

The shocked families of the abducted victims who accompanied the activists wailed as the commotion ensued.

Three abducted in Kitengela 30 days ago now found alive
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2024

They were located in Gachie, Kihara Ward in Kiambu County on Thursday night.

National Assembly approves Kanja for appointment as Police Inspector General
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2024

Kanja brings nearly four decades of law enforcement experience to his new role.

Family of missing Wajir MCA sues Police IG, DCI over his abduction
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 17, 2024

Yusuf was not under investigation for any offence or reported for any crime before his abduction around 8 pm.

Mombasa Finance Chief allegedly abducted during raid at his home by plainclothes officers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 22, 2024

Speaking to The Eastleigh Voice, County Chief of Staff Noah Akala revealed that soon after the abduction, a city lawyer contacted the county administr...

Garissa residents call for end to abductions, torture by suspected State agents
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 15, 2024

They say abductions and extrajudicial killings continue with impunity despite the president's promise to end the practice.