… 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. …
… 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 …
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. …
… 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 …
… 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. …
… 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.
… 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. …
… 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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.