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Kalonzo says he is collecting evidence to take Ruto to ICC over crimes against humanity
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 03, 2025

Musyoka accused Ruto's administration of sanctioning state-sponsored killings and abductions of young Kenyans who were exercising their constitutional...

Families of thousands who died under last regime could fill Uhuru Park - Duale
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

Duale downplayed criticism of President William Ruto’s administration over rising cases of abductions and extrajudicial killings, claiming that the sc...

Muturi's days as cabinet secretary numbered for daring President Ruto - MP Koech
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

Koech claimed Muturi’s recent criticism of the government, particularly on issues of abductions and extrajudicial killings, had made his position unte...

Kenya’s youth cannot stop state abductions on their own
Patrick Gathara  |  Feb 03, 2025

The history of enforced disappearances within Kenya can be traced to the tactics employed by the British to intimidate and subjugate the natives.

Kalonzo calls for independent Inquiry into abductions, extrajudicial killings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

The party leader insisted on the need for a fair and impartial investigation to address these concerns.

CS Muturi to President Ruto: Bring an end to abductions, extra-judicial killings now
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

Muturi said there was an urgent need for the government to focus on these grave matters, calling them “gruesome” and warning that if left unchecked, t...

"Who is killing Kenyans?" LSK puts police on the spot over abductions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

Her remarks came after Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin appeared in court and den...

Dragging IG of Police, DCI to court over abductions compromising national security - Murkomen
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 30, 2025

When he appeared before Justice Chacha Mwita, Kanja said he instructed the DCI boss to carry out swift investigations into matters of the disappearanc...

Bodies of two missing Mlolongo men found at City Mortuary
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 30, 2025

IG of Police Douglas Kanja categorically stated that none of the abducted men was in the custody of the police.

IPOA admits inability to investigate abductions amid public concern
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 29, 2025

IPOA chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan stated that while the public has linked security officers to the disappearances, the Inspector General of Police...

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 petition seeks to summon politicians over abduction remarks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 08, 2025

The list includes Speaker Kingi, MPs Kimani Ichung'wah, Mwengi Mutuse, Junet Mohammed, Oscar Sudi among others.

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...

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