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The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called for the immediate resignation of seven high-ranking government officials over their controversial remarks related to recent abductions.
The commission specifically named Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, Sirisia MP John Waluke, and Tiaty MP William Kamket for their statements, which the KHRC claims undermine public trust amid rising concerns over enforced disappearances.
The KHRC also demanded the resignation of Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, accusing him of negligence in preventing abductions under his watch.
In a statement, the commission called for a thorough, independent investigation into the officials’ comments and any potential links to the abductions and extrajudicial killings of government critics. “Anyone found culpable should face prosecution and be permanently barred from holding public office,” the statement declared.
The commission highlighted troubling remarks, including Kindiki’s past defense of excessive police force against peaceful demonstrators during his tenure as Interior CS, which it claims has contributed to a culture of impunity within the current administration.
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah came under fire for accusing Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya of being complicit in past abductions during the previous government. Speaking at a funeral in Bungoma, Ichung’wah claimed Natembeya had overseen killings and enforced disappearances as Rift Valley Regional Commissioner, calling him unfit to criticize the current regime.
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi drew criticism for supporting the abduction of individuals behind AI-generated images of President William Ruto. He claimed that, if he were the Interior CS, he would have dealt with the creators in just three days. Senate Speaker Kingi echoed these sentiments, linking such acts to poor parenting.
Tiaty MP William Kamket also faced backlash for dismissing youths critical of the government as “lazy” and issuing veiled threats against them.
In its statement, the KHRC condemned these remarks as a betrayal of public trust and an affront to the rule of law, especially as Ruto’s administration faces growing allegations of targeting its critics through enforced disappearances. Over the past month, at least six young people were reported abducted, with five later released under unclear circumstances, despite earlier denials by IG Kanja of police involvement.
The KHRC emphasized that such actions and statements contradict the constitutional obligations of leadership, calling for accountability to restore confidence in the government and protect fundamental human rights.
