Wamuzi News Ke
Allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have issued a series of demands to the government, raising concerns over the alarming rise in abductions across the country.
Speaking during a press conference in Nairobi on Tuesday, January 7, Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thangwa led lawmakers in criticizing the government’s failure to address the abduction crisis.
They called for an immediate halt to the incidents and proposed the establishment of an independent public inquiry to investigate these cases, particularly those targeting critics of the President and government officials.
The legislators also demanded a review of alleged politicization within police services and other independent institutions, as well as an investigation into the misuse of security forces to suppress dissenting voices. They cited specific incidents in Limuru and Nyandarua, suggesting that organized attacks against Gachagua were politically motivated.
The group welcomed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) recent move to open a portal for reporting human rights abuses by state actors, expressing gratitude for its responsiveness to Kenyan concerns. They urged the government to secure the immediate release of all remaining abductees and ensure accountability for those involved.
Particular attention was drawn to the unresolved case of the “Kitengela Three,” activists Bob Njagi, Jamil, and Aslam Longton, who were abducted and subjected to a month of torture before their release in September. The lawmakers criticized the lack of arrests or accountability more than four months after the incident.
Additionally, they called on the government to clarify its stance on alleged state capture, citing concerns over the allocation of government contracts, land grabbing, and resource mismanagement.
The press conference featured notable attendees, including Karungo Wa Thangwa, Onesmus Ngogoyo (Nominated MP), John Kagucha (Ol Kalou MP), Wanjiku Muya (Kipipiri MP), Gathoni Wamuchomba (Githunguri MP), and Joe Nyutu (Murang’a Senator), among others.
