ruto abductions Stories

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...

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...

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...

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...

Interior CS Murkomen distances himself from Kenyan abductions
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 07, 2025

Murkomen says he is in the process of convening a meeting with all criminal justice actors –these being the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions...

Varsity students to stage mass protests against rising abductions in Kenya
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 07, 2025

Many of the victims are students affiliated with the association, further escalating their concerns.

Cartoonist Kibet Bull breaks silence after abduction ordeal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 07, 2025

Despite his reluctance to share specifics, Kibet pointed out the seriousness of his experience.

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.

Ichung'wah: Why are abductions happening only where there are CCTVs?
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 05, 2025

Speaking to The Eastleigh Voice when we inquired why the police are not going for Gachagua if he is indeed behind the abductions, Ichung'wah claimed t...

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...

Police deny responsibility for release of abducted individuals
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 06, 2025

The police denied responsibility for the release of Bernard Kavuli, Billy Wanyiri Mwangi, Peter Muteti, and Rony Kiplagat and instead claimed that off...

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...

Murkomen warns against social media misuse, defends police over abduction claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

The Interior CS linked social media misuse to the broader issues affecting communities and urged Kenyans to embrace positive values.

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