Kaluma dismisses Mwagodi’s threat claims, labels him commercial activist
Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has dismissed recent claims by activist Mwabili Mwagodi that his life is in danger, branding him a “commercial activist” full of unnecessary excitement.
In a strongly worded statement shared via his official X account on the night of Saturday, August 2, 2025, Kaluma questioned Mwagodi’s understanding of human rights in Kenya, suggesting the activist ought to spend more time in Tanzania to learn how robust Kenya’s legal frameworks truly are.
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“Huyu kijana angekaa Tanzania kwa muda ndiyo aelewe misingi ya haki za kibinadamu nchini Kenya iko thabiti mno,” Kaluma stated.
“Hata anadai kushauriwa na wanaosimamia ulinzi la Taifa la Tanzania!”
The legislator also criticised former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga for his silence on the matter, implying that his lack of comment discredits Mwagodi’s allegations further.
“Willy Mutunga tangu atoke huko hajatamka neno. Kijana huyu bado ako na kiherehere cha commercial activists. Hata anadai kushauriwa na wanaosimamia ulinzi la Taifa la Tanzania!” he stated.
Activists raise concerns
Kaluma’s remarks come hours after Vocal Africa CEO and human rights advocate Hussein Khalid raised alarm over the conduct of police officers at Central Police Station in Mombasa, accusing them of frustrating efforts to report a torture complaint filed by Mwagodi.
In a statement shared via his X account on Saturday, August 2, 2025, Khalid said Mwagodi, who was recently handed over to Kenyan authorities, endured torture and had several personal items confiscated, including his passport, mobile phones, a laptop, and other electronic gadgets.
“Our team @VOCALAfrica_ together with @MUHURIkenya and @HakiAfrica today escorted @mwabilimwagodi and his family to report his incident with the @NPSOfficial_KE at Central Police Station, Mombasa. Besides the torture, Mwabili also saw the confiscation of his passport, phones, laptop and other gadgets by the Kenyan authorities when he was handed over back to Kenya,” he said.
Vocal Africa, in collaboration with other human rights groups, accompanied Mwagodi and his family to Central Police Station to formally report the incident. However, officers at the station reportedly refused to record the complaint.
Instead, the police directed Mwagodi to file the report at Diani Police Station in Kwale County, arguing that it was the location of his first point of contact with Kenyan authorities after his return to the country.
