Activist Davis Lichuma, found at Kenyatta National Hospital three days after his alleged abduction on June 25, remains largely unresponsive and unable to explain what happened during the missing period. Preliminary medical reports show no physical injuries and all vital organs are intact, though he has complained of pain in his leg and wrist, and his family plans to seek further medical assessment.
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Gen Z activist Davis Lichuma, known for carrying the Constitution at 2025 protests, was found in hospital at Nairobi Women's Hospital following an alleged abduction, described as broken by the State he sought to uphold through exercising constitutional rights.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
A wave of abductions and enforced disappearances targeting government critics has reignited fears across Kenya, with some victims resurfacing bearing signs of torture while others remain missing or living in fear.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo accused the government of indifference toward Kenyans, calling activist Davis Lichuma's disappearance during June 25 commemorations of the 2024 protests a criminal act of the State. Lichuma was found in critical condition at Kenyatta National Hospital showing signs of torture; Orengo also criticized President Ruto for never withdrawing or expressing regret over an earlier directive to police to shoot violent protesters.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo dismissed claims of widespread abductions, saying cases reported as disappearances should be treated as missing persons reports unless there is evidence identifying perpetrators. He described some reported cases as "purported abductions," alleging that certain individuals had staged their own disappearances by hiding or voluntarily admitting themselves to hospitals.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →