‘The reason they abduct these kids is because there is no law they can charge them under’ – Sifuna speaks on youth abductions
Nairobi Senator and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has criticized the recent wave of targeted abductions of young people, reportedly by state agents. Speaking on a local TV station on Thursday, January 9, 2025, Sifuna called for the immediate cessation of these unlawful actions and urged the government to uphold the rule of […]
Kalonzo, Karua and Wamalwa attend court session to demand release of remaining abductees
Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka of the Wiper Party, Eugene Wamalwa of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), and Martha Karua of NARC Kenya took to the Milimani High Court on Wednesday, January 8, 2024, to demand the release of Steve Mbisi and other missing individuals. The leaders, accompanied by members of the Law Society […]
KHRC demands resignation of MP Ichung’wah, DP Kindiki and CS Murkomen over their stance on abductions
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called for the resignation of National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah over his stance on the recent abductions that have been witnessed in the country. KHRC, in a press statement issued on January 6, 2025, also demanded the resignation of several leaders allied to the Kenya Kwanza government, […]
Kibet Bull confirms his release after abduction
Cartoonist Gideon Kibet, alias Kibet Bull, who went missing moments after meeting Busia senator Okiya Omtatah in Nairobi, has confirmed his release after the harrowing abduction. Taking to his official X account on Monday, January 6, 2024, Kibet confirmed that he had been dropped in Luanda, Vihiga County, on Monday, January 6, 2025, between 3:00 […]
‘Our officer will reach out to them and their families’ – Police speak after 4 abductees are freed
The National Police Service (NPS) has assured the victims of abductions and their families of support after four of the many youths that have been reported missing resurfaced on Monday, January 6, 2024. The police, in a statement issued by spokesperson Resila Onyango, said that Bernard Kavuli Musyimi, who was reported missing at Ngong’ Police […]
‘Deceased was subjected to mob justice’ – DCI reveals how Kiambu man died after claims of abduction
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed how 27-year-old John Muchiri Muthoni met his death after he was reported to have been abducted. According to DCI, Muchiri was found dead in Kiambaa, Kiambu County and after investigations, they say it was found out that he died after beatings from members of the public following […]
Eugene Wamalwa urges prayers for end to abductions, calls for safe return of abductees
The Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader, Eugene Wamalwa has urged Kenyans to come together in prayer for the safe return of recently abducted youths. This appeal comes against a backdrop of growing concern over targeted abductions, particularly involving outspoken critics of the government on social media. On Sunday, January 5, 2025, Wamalwa took […]