Omtatah criticized the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), questioning its ability to effectively investigate the abductions. He argued that IPOA, as a civilian body, lacks the capacity to probe incidents involving uniformed police officers. - Kenya breaking news

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Omtatah faults ‘reckless’ police response to abductions, vows Senate inquiry

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Former LSK president Nelson Havi threatens to lead efforts to send Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen out of the law profession if the young abductees are not released.

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Nelson Havi threatens to initiate deregistration of Murkomen as advocate if abductees aren't freed

The Judiciary has expressed concern over increasing abductions across the country, urging security agencies to act within the law. In an update issued on December 26, 2024, the Judiciary condemned the abductions as unlawful and a violation of citizens’ rights. “The Judiciary has taken note of recent reports of resurfaced abductions. Kenya is a constitutional democracy, where the rule of law stands as a foundational value and guiding principle of…

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Judiciary Urges Security Agencies To Uphold Law Amid Abduction Surge

The mystery surrounding the escalating cases of kidnapping in the country deepened on December 26, 2024, when the National Police Service (NPS) denied involvement for the umpteenth time. As the number of missing persons reportedly abducted by people with all the trappings of armed, trained personnel, the Inspector General of Police, Mr Douglas Kanja, said […]

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Police boss Kanja to Kenyans: We don’t know who the abductors are

The former Prime Minister of Kenya and a contender for a top position at the African Union, has strongly condemned the ongoing abductions in Kenya, calling them “primitive and unacceptable.”  A Kenyan media outlet reported on Wednesday, December 25, that Raila Odinga expressed concern over the rising number of abductions in 2024, warning that they could threaten the country’s security if not addressed quickly. He emphasized that such acts have n…

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Odinga speaks out on abductions in Kenya, describes them as 'primitive and unacceptable'

Thursday, December
26, 2024 - A rogue police officer, who is believed to be a member of the
ruthless squad formed to abduct young Kenyans with dissenting voices, exposed
himself while on a covert mission in Ruiru. He reportedly went to a restaurant in Ruiru while dressed
like a youth and asked a young guy who was wearing a T-shirt branded with
‘kasongo’ image where he had bought the T-shirt. He claimed that he also wanted to buy the T-shirt. Sen…

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See how a suspected rogue state agent who had been sent to abduct those printing and selling ‘Kasongo T-shirts’ in Ruiru exposed himself .

Inspector General Douglas Kanja has denied allegations of police involvement in the ongoing abductions in the country. In a statement Thursday, the police chief expressed concern over the claims and accused the public of spreading false, fabricated, malicious, and unverified information. He regretted such narratives were aimed at tarnishing the reputation and image of the National Police Service. “For the avoidance of doubt, the National Police …

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IG Kanja denies police involvement in abductions

Former Defence Cabinet Secretary and Democratic Action Party Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has condemned the ongoing wave of abductions in the country and called for immediate accountability from the police. In a statement shared via his X account on Thursday, December 26, 2024, Wamalwa raised concerns about the safety of citizens and the role […]

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'Tell us who is abducting Kenyans if it's not the police' - Eugene Wamalwa

Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has condemned the current wave of abduction, putting blame squarely on the government. Responding to Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah on Thursday, December 26, 2024, Mutunga said the government had failed to guarantee Kenyans security and property rights. “A Government that cannot guarantee the security of its citizens, and their rights to their property, has no legitimacy to rule. Worse still is when the government…

Omtatah faults ‘reckless’ police response to abductions, vows Senate inquiry

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