Court frees Okiya Omtatah, 22 protesters on Sh1000 cash bail
Senator Okiya Omtatah (centre) and other protestors during anti-abduction demonstrations at Aga Khan Walk, Nairobi, on December 30, 2024. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The High Court […]
Abductions
Gachagua hits out at Ruto, demands release of abductees
From left: Former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa,at Lions stadium of Kakamega on December 29, […]
Court orders Kanja to personally produce 6 abductees in court on Tuesday » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 – Justice Bahati Mwamuye has directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to personally produce six individuals abducted by unidentified individuals […]
Omtatah files petition to compel the State to produce abductees dead or alive » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 – Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed a petition in court to compel the State to produce seven missing individuals whose […]
Police, protestors in running battles amid anti-abduction protests in Nairobi CBD » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 – Police in Nairobi engaged protestors in running battles for most of the day on Monday following protests calling for an […]
Maraga condemns ‘heartless’ abductions, urges a ‘moral response’ » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 – Chief Justice Emeritus David Maraga has condemned the ongoing abductions of young Kenyans, calling for immediate action as the new […]
KHRC condemns Ruto’s ‘confession’ on abductions, says he is unfit for office » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has condemned President William Ruto’s recent “confession” to orchestrating abductions of dissenting voices in […]
DPP orders probe on abductions, demands file within 3 days » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 — The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Rendon Ingonga, has ordered investigations into the ongoing abductions and forced disappearances of citizens […]
Ruto sustains call for parental responsibility amid mounting pressure to free abductees » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 29 – President William Ruto has reiterated the importance of parental responsibility in nurturing morally upright youth, urging parents, religious leaders, and […]
Ruto breaks silence on abductions, urges parental responsibility as he pledges action » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 28 – President William Ruto has spoken out for the first time regarding a recent wave of abductions, pledging to take action […]
Gachagua urges churches, international community to speak out » Capital News
NYERI, Kenya, Dec 27 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for intervention from the church and the international community amid a wave of […]
Cultural leaders denounce abductions as they pray facing Mt Kenya » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 27 – Traditional leaders have joined in condemning rising cases of abductions in the country amid calls for accountability on the part […]
LSK appeals for information on abductions to aid legal proceedings » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 27 – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called on the public to provide information on abductions to support legal proceedings […]
LSK demands disclosure on abductees, faults govt silence » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 27 – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has criticized the government for its silence on the ongoing abductions of individuals believed […]
Karua demands unconditional release of abductees amid denial by agencies » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – NARC Kenya party leader Martha Karua has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all individuals who have been […]
DCI denies role in abductions, vows ‘diligent’ efforts to probe ‘claims’ » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 27 – The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has denied claims of its complicity in the ongoing abductions of social media activists […]
KNCHR says it has recorded 13 abductions in 3 months » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 27 – The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has expressed grave concern over the alarming rise in abductions and enforced […]
Judiciary cautions against police excesses amid spiralling abductions » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 25 – The Judiciary has raised concerns over the growing number of abductions targeting individuals critical of President William Ruto’s administration. In […]
Omtatah faults ‘reckless’ police response to abductions, vows Senate inquiry » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 26 — Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has vowed to introduce a motion in the Senate calling for an urgent inquiry into the […]
Kanja denies police involvement in abductions, denounces ‘malicious’ misinformation » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 26 – The National Police Service (NPS) has denied any involvement in the recent abductions of individuals critical of President William Ruto’s […]