Rights groups in Kenya blame police for rising incidents of kidnappings of government critics

Nairobi, Kenya – Human rights groups in Kenya are blaming police for a recent increase in kidnappings of critics opposing government policies. Activists say at least 29 people are missing after raising concerns about poor governance. Kenyan cartoonist Gideon Kibet said he was followed by unidentified men onto a bus while leaving a meeting in … Read more

Politician arrested among protesters demanding an end to alleged kidnappings in Kenya

Nairobi- An opposition politician and several other protesters were arrested in Kenya on Monday during a street demonstration calling for an end to alleged kidnappings that have recently targeted critics of the youth government. Senator Okiya Omatata joined hundreds of protesters who took to the streets of the capital, Nairobi, chanting slogans calling on police … Read more

Kenya records 7,000 cases of violence against women since September 2023

Nairobi — Violence and killings of women and girls have dominated Kenya’s security reports this year, with more than 7,100 cases of gender-based violence since September 2023. That number includes 100 documented cases of murder against women since August 2024. Sarah Wambui said that one morning her husband of 20 years attacked her. “He attacked … Read more