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Michael Oloo

Michael Oloo — appears in coverage of alleged abductions in Kenya, missing since June 2026.

2026-06-272026-08-12

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    His report also cited alleged abductions of Kenyan citizens and activists, including Michael Oloo, Evans Otieno Omondi, Abdulaziz Duba Molu, Davies Lichuma, Omwancha Clifford Evans, Manyura Morrissey Douglas, Jimmy Mutava Mwanzi and Dennis Chege.

    Gachagua warns Kenya ‘not safe’ for foreigners, cites cross-border abductions, deportations
  3. The Standard

    According to Gachagua, the poor human rights record of Ruto’s administration can be seen in the abductions of Brian Odhiambo in 2022, Jimmy Mutava, Omwancha Clifford, Manyura Douglas, Adbulaziz Molu, Evans Otieno, Macmillan Kiarie and Michael Oloo who have all been allegedly abdu

    Gachagua: Ruto has presided over lawlessness and anarchy
  4. July 2026
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe wife of one of the three missing men has told the court that her husband, Michael Oloo, was allegedly abducted from a barber shop in Umoja, Nairobi, on June 19, 2026.

    My husband was abducted from a barber shop, wife tells court
  6. Citizen Digital

    The case concerns the alleged abduction and disappearance of Macmilan Kiarie, Michael Oloo and Evans Otieno.

    IG Kanja, DCI Amin honour court summons over disappearance of 3 Kenyans
  7. The Standard

    Meanwhile, concern continued to grow over the disappearances of Michael Oloo, MacMillan Kiarie and Abdulaziz Molu Duba, who remain missing.

    When will abductions and police brutality come to an end?
  8. The Standard

    equest a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security.”Among the cases highlighted by the MP are businessman Joel Kariuki, who allegedly disappeared on June 18 after being taken by armed men in civilian clothes; Michael Oloo

    'Where Are They?' Mathare MP wants answer over missing residents
  9. The Standard

    Among them are Joel Kariuki, a businessperson, who allegedly went missing on June 18, by armed individuals in civilian clothing; Michael Oloo went missing on June 19; Maxmillian Kiarie, who was reportedly abducted on June 20, Abdulaziz Molu.

    Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch demands accountability for the rising abduction cases
  10. June 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    Among those missing are Macmillan Kiarie, Abdulaziz Budaand, and Michael Oloo. The National Police Service (NPS) has reported that investigations are ongoing and all missing persons will be accounted for.

    Activist Davis Lichuma found dumped outside KNH
  12. The Standard

    Meanwhile, while alleging that Lichuma was abducted, tortured and later abandoned outside Kenyatta National Hospital, rights groups say several activists remain unaccounted for, including Macmillan Kiarie, Abdulaziz Buda and Michael Oloo.

    Activist Lichuma found alive after alleged abduction
  13. The Standard

    ourt of appeal stated that the charges before the accused person were unconstitutional and we do not have any intentions of re-arresting the accused person after the ruling of this court,” the DPP told the court yesterday.Kinzani, through her lawyers Jared Magolo and Michael Oloo

    Court drops charges against woman sued by Joho's brother
Politics

Gachagua warns foreigners unsafe in Kenya amid alleged abductions

The News

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Ruto administration of allowing cross-border abductions, forced deportations, and alleged transnational repression, warning that foreigners and investors are not safe in Kenya and calling on foreign embassies to protect their citizens and staff. Gachagua cited cases including the alleged July 2024 forced return of 36 Ugandan opposition supporters and the October 2024 abduction of seven Turkish asylum seekers, four of whom he said were forcibly deported to Turkey in a joint security operation.

17 hours ago · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. Gachagua warns foreigners unsafe in Kenya amid alleged abductions

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Ruto administration of allowing cross-border abductions, forced deportations, and alleged transnational repression, warning that foreigners and investors are not safe in Kenya and calling on foreign embassies to protect their citizens and staff. Gachagua cited cases including the alleged July 2024 forced return of 36 Ugandan opposition supporters and the October 2024 abduction of seven Turkish asylum seekers, four of whom he said were forcibly deported to Turkey in a joint security operation.

    17 hours ago · Capital News

  2. Gachagua accuses Ruto of presiding over lawlessness, anarchy

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of presiding over lawlessness and anarchy, claiming Kenya has witnessed a total breakdown of law and order with goons taking over the legal mandate of the National Police Service.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Wife testifies husband abducted by men claiming to be police

    The wife of Michael Oloo told court that her husband was allegedly abducted from a barber shop in Umoja, Nairobi on June 19, 2026 by three men identifying themselves as police officers. Oloo and two other men have been missing for weeks; the court has summoned the Inspector General of police and the DCI boss to reveal their whereabouts.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 20 July

  1. Police chief and DCI director appear in court over missing Kenyans

    The High Court in Nairobi heard a habeas corpus application over the alleged disappearance of three Kenyans—Macmilan Kiarie, Michael Oloo, and Evans Otieno. Inspector General Douglas Kanja and DCI Director Mohamed Amin appeared in person after the court rejected the State's request for junior officers or affidavits to represent them, insisting they personally account for alleged failure to comply with earlier habeas corpus orders.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. Seven protesters allegedly abducted and tortured after June march

    An opinion column reports that seven peaceful protesters were removed from police custody and handed over to security agents who subjected them to torture, solitary confinement, and other cruel treatment in undisclosed locations, contradicting the Interior Principal Secretary's claim that no enforced disappearances have occurred under President William Ruto's administration.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Mathare MP raises alarm over missing residents in constituency

    Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch has called on the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security to explain the whereabouts of several residents who have disappeared in recent weeks under unclear circumstances, noting that families' efforts to obtain information from security agencies have yielded no results.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Mathare MP seeks accountability for rising abductions and missing persons

    Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch has requested a statement from the Department Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the rising cases of abductions and missing persons in Mathare. Several residents, including a businessperson Joel Kariuki, have been reported missing in recent weeks under unclear circumstances, with families alleging involvement of individuals claiming to be security officers and reporting difficulty obtaining information from security agencies.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 29 June

  1. Activist Davis Lichuma found after three-day disappearance

    Mathare activist Davis Lichuma, who went missing on June 25 during Gen Z protest commemorations, was found dumped outside Kenyatta National Hospital on Sunday night. According to witnesses, he appeared sedated and confused; he was rushed to a Nairobi hospital for treatment. Activists have issued the government a 24-hour ultimatum to address the case or face street demonstrations.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Social justice activist Lichuma found alive after three-day disappearance

    Mathare activist Davis Lichuma was discovered in critical condition on Sunday night after missing for more than three days, bearing visible signs of torture. He and six other activists were reportedly picked up near Parliament on June 25 by people alleged to be police officers; the Social Justice Centres Working Group has demanded an independent investigation into his disappearance and prosecution of those responsible.

    29 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 27 June

  1. Mombasa court withdraws defamation charges against Kinzani

    A Mombasa court has withdrawn charges against Matilda Kinzani, who had been accused of defamation and cybercrime by businessman Abubakar Joho (elder brother of Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho) for allegedly circulating claims about the brothers stealing from Mombasa County. The office of the director of public prosecution withdrew the charges after a court of appeal ruling dated March 6, 2026, determined the charges were unconstitutional.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

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