‘President Ruto must take full responsibility’ – Gachagua calls out govt over abductions
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called out the government over the rise in the cases of abductions targeting critics. Addressing a press conference at his Mathira home on Friday, December 27, 2024, Gachagua said that there has not been any regime that has abducted its children like that of President William Ruto. The former […]
‘She was focused, hardworking and a team player’ – Ruto mourns volleyball star Janet Wanja
President William Ruto has led the country in mourning the death of Kenyan volleyball star Janet Wanja. Wanja passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, after a long battle with gallbladder cancer, as announced by Kenya Volleyball Federation President Charles Nyaberi. In his condolence message to family and friends, Ruto termed Wanja as a focused, […]
‘The gov’t cannot protect you from abduction’ – Morara Kebaso
Political activist and INJECT Party leader Morara Kebaso has raised concerns about the government’s ability to protect its citizens amid a rise in cases of abduction and extrajudicial violence. In a statement posted on his official X account, Morara accused the government of failing in its duty to ensure the safety of Kenyans. He also […]
Babu Owino demands immediate resignation of IG Kanja amid surge in abduction cases
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called for the immediate resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja following a resurgence of abductions in the country. In a statement issued on his X account on Thursday, December 26, 2024, the lawmaker expressed outrage at Kanja’s denial of police involvement in the disappearances of three individuals; […]
‘Govt that cannot guarantee the security of its citizens has no legitimacy to rule’ – former CJ WIlly Mutunga
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has condemned the current wave of abduction, putting blame squarely on the government. Responding to Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah on Thursday, December 26, 2024, Mutunga said the government had failed to guarantee Kenyans security and property rights. “A Government that cannot guarantee the security of its citizens, and their rights […]
‘Help us find Kibet’ – Omtatah appeals for help as another youth goes missing in new wave of abductions
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has appealed for public help in finding another youth who has gone missing in the new wave of abductions. Taking to his official X account on Thursday, December 26, 2024, Omtatah asked any Kenyan who might be having information on the whereabouts of social media user @Kibet_bull to come forward. The […]
It is a violation of the Constitution – Judiciary condemns youth abductions
The Judiciary of Kenya has added its voice to the ongoing discussion about the recent abductions in the country. In a statement on Thursday, December 26, 2024, the Judiciary condemned the incidents stating that it is a violation of the Kenyan constitution and a direct threat to the rights of citizens. The Judiciary further urged […]