High Court Summons Murkomen and Kanja Over Disappearance of Six Kenyans
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has been summoned by the High Court as the case of six abducted individuals took a new turn on Tuesday, December 31.
Justice Alexander Muteti issued new orders at Milimani Law Courts, directing Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to attend a hearing on January 8 to explain the whereabouts of six Kenyans who were allegedly abducted. The individuals include Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, Gideon Kibet, Billy Mwangi, Ronny Kiplangat, and Steve Kivango.
IG Kanja was expected to appear in court on Tuesday following a previous order by Justice Bahati Mwamuye. However, Kanja and other state officials, including the DCI and Attorney General, failed to comply with the order.
NTSA Director-General George Njao has also been ordered to appear or send an authorized representative on January 3 to address questions regarding motor vehicle records.
On Tuesday, the High Court heard from some of the abductees’ families and their lawyers, led by Felix Keiton. The lawyers accused IG Kanja and other state officials of human rights violations.
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Billy Mwangi’s father gave an emotional testimony, breaking down in tears as he described the distress his family has faced since his son was allegedly abducted by four men.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Narc-K’s Martha Karua, and Eugene Wamalwa attended the court session to support Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, who was arrested on Monday along with other protesters during an anti-abduction demonstration in Nairobi’s CBD.
The three leaders criticized state officials, including Kanja, for contempt of court after failing to comply with the Tuesday order.
On Friday, December 27, Murkomen sparked controversy by denying any state involvement in the disappearance of the six individuals. He stated that the National Police Service informed the Ministry that no arrests had been made, and the individuals had not been taken to court.
“As a government, we agree that the NPS, under the command of the Inspector General, is independent, and we will not interfere with their work,” Murkomen said.
High Court Summons Murkomen and Kanja Over Disappearance of Six Kenyans
