‘It’s heart-wrenching to imagine the anguish the families must endure’ – Kate Actress speaks on surge in abductions
Catherine Kamau alias Kate Actress has spoken out about the rising cases of enforced disappearances in the country, calling for urgent attention to the plight of affected families. In a statement shared on her Instagram Stories, the celebrated thespian highlighted the anguish and fear gripping families of the disappeared. “Guys, as you celebrate, please note […]
‘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; […]
‘There is no police station holding the reported abductees’ – IG Kanja
Police IG Douglas Kanja has maintained that the police are not involved in the recent abductions of the youths criticizing President William Ruto’s regime. This comes amid mounting pressure from the public over the whereabouts of Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti and Bernard Kavuli, who were abducted after posting images criticizing President Ruto. In a press release […]
‘We do not have the Kitengela 3 with us’ – IG Douglas Kanja
Over a month after two siblings and an activist from Kitengela disappeared, newly appointed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has denied claims that the police are holding the three individuals. The trio, Boby Njagi, Aslam Longton and Jamil Longton vanished on August 19, 2024. Speaking to the media shortly after being sworn in on […]
Court suspends police move to ban protests in Nairobi CBD
The Milimani High Court has issued a conservatory order suspending the recent ban by police on protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). On Thursday, July 18, 2024, Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the orders suspending the ban on the protests pending the determination of a petition filed at the court on Thursday morning. Further, the court […]