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Topic: Abduction

Activists petition Parliament to investigate extrajudicial killings, abductions

By David Njaaga   2026-07-07 19:37:39

A coalition of human rights groups and civil society organisations has petitioned Parliament to investigate alleged extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances and torture.

"We are losing the country to anarchy": Opposition sounds alarm over goonism, abductions

By Okumu Modachi and Gentrix Osano   2026-07-06 13:19:59

Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang’i have accused the government of failing to curb rising political violence, abductions, and gang attacks.

Aladwa defends PS Omollo over abduction remarks

By Okumu Modachi and Gentrix Osano   2026-07-05 18:01:44

Makadara MP George Aladwa has defended Interior PS Omollo against criticism over remarks on abductions, saying he should be allowed to perform his duties without political interference.

Aladwa defends Interior PS Omollo over abduction claims

By Mike Kihaki   2026-07-05 17:02:34

Makadara MP and Nairobi ODM Chairman George Aladwa has come to the defence of Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo following criticism over his recent remarks.

Kalonzo: Sale of Safaricom was a national abduction

By Prestone Murunga and Stacy Atieno   2026-07-04 18:13:43

Kalonzo questioned the timing of the transaction, noting that it was concluded while a constitutional petition challenging the sale remains pending before the High Court.

When will abductions and police brutality come to an end?

By Irungu Houghton   2026-07-03 16:32:52

 Kenyan courts have repeatedly found the state liable for using excessive force against protesters, arbitrary arrests, pre-trial detention, and denying suspects access to lawyers.