Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula has called
for urgent and swift investigations into alleged cases of abduction and
mysterious deaths being reported across the country.
Wetang’ula asked the Office of the Inspector General of
Police, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and the Office of the
Director of Public Prosecutions to move with speed and end the trend.
“The office of IG, office DCI, the office of DPP and internal security organs must investigate thoroughly and let us know the people kidnapping Kenyans who are later found dead. They must tell Kenyans who these criminal elements in our midst are,” he stated.
The Speaker expressed dismay at the recurring nature of the disappearances, highlighting a past pattern where bodies were discovered in rivers and remote locations.
Wetang'ula referenced the alarming situation that had previously gripped the country, where bodies of missing people were found dumped in places like River Yala, sparking national outrage.
“We shudder to get back to any situation where we were finding bodies in River Yala and other areas. This is not the Kenya we want,” he stated, stressing that the painful memories of such tragedies should never return.
The Speaker reminded the authorities of their responsibility to prevent these types of criminal activities and protect the lives of innocent citizens.
"IG, DCI, DPP, you must carry out a thorough and swift investigation so that we can put an end to this issue, which is tarnishing the reputation of our country," he emphasised.
Wetang’ula was addressing residents of Khwisero Constituency in Kakamega County where he graced the official handover of St Stephen Namasoli Secondary School tuition block.
The Speaker also took the opportunity to reaffirm the government’s commitment to respecting human rights.
“The government of Kenya Kwanza has promised and is committed to respecting human rights,” he said.
He urged security agencies to take all
necessary steps to restore peace and confidence among the Kenyan people.
He further pointed out that such unresolved cases not only erode public trust but also tarnish the reputation of the country both locally and internationally.
