Religious and Human Rights Leaders Condemn Rising Abductions and Killings in Kenya
A coalition of religious leaders and human rights defenders has issued a powerful condemnation against the alarming surge in abductions, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings across Kenya. The group, representing various faith-based and civil society organizations, voiced its grave concern that the rule of law is being systematically undermined, creating a climate of fear and impunity. They cited numerous recent cases where individuals have been forcibly taken from their homes or public spaces, with many later found dead or never seen again.
The leaders highlighted that these acts, often attributed to state security agents or unidentified armed gangs, represent a severe crisis that threatens the very fabric of the nation’s democracy. They criticized the government for its perceived silence and inaction, accusing it of failing in its primary constitutional duty to protect the right to life and liberty of every citizen. The coalition presented documented cases to underscore the severity of the situation, calling for an immediate end to what they termed as state-sanctioned lawlessness.
In their collective statement, the group issued a set of urgent demands to the government. These include the immediate and unconditional production of all missing persons in court, a thorough and impartial investigation into all reported cases of abductions and killings, and the prosecution of all security officers found to be involved. They warned that continued inaction would erode public trust entirely and pledged to mobilize citizens and the international community to demand accountability and justice for the victims and their grieving families.