Where Are They?: 29 People Still Missing from Abductions Since June 2024
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has expressed alarm over increasing abduction cases, with 26 individuals still unaccounted for following anti-government protests in June 2024.
In a statement on Thursday, KNCHR highlighted that these incidents are carried out secretly by unidentified armed individuals. The victims, the commission noted, have been vocal critics on social media.
The total reported cases of abductions or enforced disappearances since June now stand at 82, with 13 new cases recorded in the past three months. December alone witnessed seven abductions, six of which remain unresolved, pushing the number of missing persons to 29.
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“These abductions violate constitutional rights and require immediate intervention,” KNCHR stated, warning that such actions risk dragging the country back to a dark era of fear and oppression against government critics.
The Commission also dismissed claims by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, who denied police involvement in the abductions during a statement on December 26. KNCHR urged law enforcement to prioritize citizen protection, citing incidents captured on CCTV and occurring in broad daylight.
Among the December victims are Steve Kavingo Mbisi, Billy Wanyiri Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, Naomi, Rony Kiplang’at, and Gideon Kibet, also known as Kibet Bull.
Meanwhile, the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations to determine if police officers are implicated. “If evidence is found, appropriate actions, including prosecutions, will follow, and the findings will be made public,” IPOA assured.
Where Are They?: 29 People Still Missing from Abductions Since June 2024
