Calls for the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja have intensified as leaders express growing dissatisfaction with his handling of the surge in abduction cases across the country. Laikipia North Member of Parliament Sarah Korere and Kilgoris MP Julius Sunkuli have openly criticized the government’s failure to effectively
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Abductee Bernard Kavuli recalls harrowing ordeal after release
One of the five individuals abducted and released by their captors on January 6th, Bernard Kavuli, has shared a harrowing account of his 15-day ordeal. Speaking in his hometown of Kalamba Muyo, Mwingi North in Kitui County, Kavuli described the brutal conditions he endured while in captivity, including being held
Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai kidnapped and released in Nairobi
Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a prominent Tanzanian activist and media editor, was kidnapped on Sunday afternoon in Nairobi’s Kilimani neighbourhood but was released later that evening. Tsehai was abducted by three armed men wearing hoods while visiting a hair salon on Chaka Place. The assailants blocked her taxi shortly after 3
CS Justin Muturi says his son was abducted and demands action.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has urged for the urgent arrest of individuals involved in the abductions of young Kenyans that have been occurring since June 2024. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Muturi emphasized the need to address this alarming trend, stating that the ongoing abductions must be
Bernard Kavuli says abductors forcefully shaved him
At precisely 4 PM on Wednesday, Bernard Kavuli arrived at Ngong Police Station accompanied by his two lawyers. This marked his second visit to the station following his return from Moi's Bridge, where he was reportedly abandoned by his abductors on Monday. Kavuli spent over an hour at the station, providing
Mathira MP calls for investigation into Olive Gardens hotel
Eric Wamumbi, the Member of Parliament for Mathira Constituency, has formally requested the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate alleged suspicious activities at the Olive Gardens Hotel in Nairobi. The luxurious hotel is associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who has emerged as a vocal critic of the
Digital cartoonist Kibet Bull released after abduction
Digital cartoonist Gideon Kibet, popularly known as Kibet Bull for his viral caricatures of President William Ruto, has been released following his abduction in Nairobi. Kibet was taken by suspected security officials on December 24, 2024, shortly after meeting Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah at the senator’s office. His family confirmed his
Billy Mwangi found alive after 15 days of abduction
Bodies of missing men discovered in Nairobi and Kiambu
Ruto acknowledges security force abuses amid abductions outcry
President William Ruto has publicly acknowledged the abuses committed by Kenya's security forces, following widespread demonstrations against a surge of alleged kidnappings that have ignited public outrage. In recent months, security forces in the East African nation have faced accusations of conducting numerous illegal detentions, particularly after youth-led anti-government protests in