The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called for the resignation of several high-profile leaders over their alleged support for abductions in the country.
Among those named are Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah.
Also listed are Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Members of Parliament William Kamket (Tiaty), Oscar Sudi (Kapsaret), and John Waluke (Sirisia).
In a statement issued on Monday, KHRC demanded that these leaders step down immediately, citing their alleged endorsement of abductions, which the Commission argues undermines the rule of law and violates human rights principles.
“The KHRC demands the immediate resignation of Ichung’wah, Kingi, Kamket, Sudi, Murkomen, Waluke, and Kindiki from their positions due to their support for abductions,” the Commission stated.
This call follows rising concerns over the growing number of enforced disappearances and abductions in Kenya, particularly targeting critics of the government.
KHRC condemned these incidents, highlighting the increasing number of political leaders appearing to justify such actions.
The Commission stressed that these abductions have often led to extrajudicial killings, especially of government critics, and represent a direct threat to democratic principles and civil liberties.
“Political leaders have openly justified the abductions of government opponents, contributing to a rise in extrajudicial killings.
The abductions became more pronounced in 2024, following the breach of Parliament by protesting youth on June 25 against oppressive laws,” KHRC explained.
The Commission has also reported a disturbing increase in cases of abductions, with 82 youths having gone missing since June 2024.
Of these, 29 remain unaccounted for. This has sparked fear and insecurity across the country, further eroding public trust in the justice system and democratic institutions.
The KHRC warned that this climate of fear is undermining the rule of law and threatens the country’s democratic fabric.
KHRC has called on the public to support the ongoing #EndAbductionsKE protests, which aim to raise awareness and demand justice for those affected by abductions.
The organization emphasized that this is a critical moment for citizens to stand up for justice and accountability.
“The consistent use of abductions to silence opposition is a grave threat to Kenya’s democracy,” the Commission stated.
The KHRC has vowed to hold government officials accountable for any actions that violate human rights and has called for an urgent national dialogue to address these concerns.
They warned that Kenya’s democratic future hinges on respecting human rights and ensuring that young people can freely express their opinions without fear of retaliation.
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