Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has voiced her concern over the increasing incidences of abductions and enforced disappearances in Kenya, warning against the country becoming a hotspot for such violations.
While addressing supporters at her Kimunye home in Kirinyaga County on Saturday, January 25, 2025, Karua described the trend as a dangerous erosion of fundamental human rights. She called on Kenyans to reject these practices.
“Let’s say no to Kenya being made a capital of abductions,” she urged.
Karua emphasized that the Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to life and other fundamental freedoms, rights she believes are now at risk under the current administration. She accused the government of targeting young people actively contributing to societal improvement.
“Our Constitution guarantees you the right to life and all other fundamental rights. Today, the Ruto regime is abducting mainly our youth. Those who are helping transform this society are abducted and kept in illegal detentions,” she said.
She condemned the practice of holding individuals in undisclosed locations, labeling it illegal and inhumane. Karua noted that victims often face torture, abandonment, or even enforced disappearances.
“Ameturudishia detention without trial. Our youths are being executed because when you are abducted, you are tortured, dumped somewhere, or made to disappear completely. People turn up dead; others disappear forever,” she added.
Karua also raised concerns about cross-border abductions, referencing the case of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye. Besigye, who was expected to attend Karua’s book launch in November 2024, was reportedly abducted in Nairobi and later transported to Uganda. Reports indicated he was arraigned before the General Court Martial in Kampala on November 20, 2024.
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