IPOA clarifies previous statement on abduction investigations
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has issued a clarification on a previous statement where it said it lacks the capacity to investigate abduction cases witnessed in the country. In an address on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, IPOA Chairman Ahmed Isaac Hassan highlighted that despite public suspicions regarding police involvement in these abductions, the Inspector […]
Mlolongo three abduction case: Another attempt to excuse Kanja and Amin from appearing in court fails
Milimani High Court Judge Chacha Mwita on Thursday, January 23, 2025, ordered Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Muhammad Amin to avail themselves physically in court on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Earlier, Justice Mwita had declined and dismissed an application made by Kanja’s lawyer Paul Nyamodi on […]
IG Kanja ordered to disclose whereabouts of missing Wajir MCA within 14 days
Milimani High Court Judge Chacha Mwita has ordered the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to reveal the whereabouts of the missing Wajir Member of County Assembly (MCA) Yussuf Hussein Ahmed within 14 days. Giving the directive through a virtual court proceeding on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Justice Mwita noted that earlier there was an […]
‘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 […]