The High Court has directed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to explain the mysterious disappearance of six Kenyans amid growing public outcry.
The court issued summons for a January 8 hearing at Milimani Law Courts, requiring the top officials to provide clarity on the controversial matter.
Justice Alexander Muteti, presiding over the case, expressed concern about the apparent disregard for previous orders.
Despite earlier directives from Justice Bahati Mwamuye, key state officials, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Attorney General, failed to appear in court.
The missing individuals—Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, Gideon Kibet, Billy Mwangi, Ronny Kiplangat, and Steve Kivango—have been at the center of an intense legal and emotional battle.
On Tuesday, parents of the abductees recounted harrowing tales, with Billy Mwangi’s father breaking down in court as he described the impact of his son's disappearance on their family.
In addition to Murkomen and Kanja, the court ordered the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director-General George Njao to appear on January 3.
Njao or his representative must provide motor vehicle records believed to be linked to the case.
The controversy has drawn the attention of notable political figures, including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Narc-Kenya’s Martha Karua, and former Defense Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa.
The trio attended the court session in solidarity with Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, who was arrested during an anti-abduction protest on December 30.
Murkomen, newly appointed as Interior CS, has denied any state involvement in the disappearances, emphasizing the independence of the National Police Service.
“As a government, we are in agreement that the NPS, under the Inspector General, operates independently. We will not interfere with their work,” he stated.
However, critics argue that the government’s failure to address the abductions undermines public trust. Civil rights groups and legal experts accuse state agencies of human rights violations and deliberate contempt of court.
The case has sparked nationwide protests and international interest, with demonstrators demanding accountability and the safe return of the missing individuals.
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