Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses the press on February 1,2025. PHOTO/SCREENGRABWiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for the establishment of an independent inquiry into the rising cases of abductions and extrajudicial killings.
The former Vice President emphasised that only a fair, just, and impartial investigation can bring closure to the matter.
Speaking outside City Mortuary on Saturday, Kalonzo urged the government to set up an open and transparent commission to investigate the growing menace of abductions.
“This country needs to set up a commission of inquiry into these illegal, illegitimate, and unfortunate abductions, which have caught the attention of the entire world,” he stated.
Kalonzo proposed that the commission should be broad-based, including state and non-state actors, such as the opposition, clergy, and civil society.
He warned that if the state fails to establish the tribunal, the opposition would launch its inquiry into the wave of abductions.
The commission, he added, would make far-reaching recommendations on the way forward, identifying those responsible and ensuring accountability.
“I want to ask the government in power to protect Kenyans from abductions."
“It seems like in this country, it is a free-for-all, and there is no one to defend citizens from being abducted and killed.”
On Friday, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi separately called on the police to investigate abductions and produce those responsible.
Their remarks came on the same day the body of one of three
missing men from Mlolongo was found at City Mortuary in Nairobi.
Justus Musyimi was found dead in Ruai, and his body was later moved to City Mortuary.
He was reportedly abducted alongside Martin Mwau and Karani Muema on December 16, 2024, and their whereabouts remain unknown.
On Thursday, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin appeared in court over the case.
They denied claims that the deceased and the two missing individuals were in police custody.
Speaking in Khwisero Constituency, Kakamega County, on Friday, Wetang’ula demanded answers from security agencies.
“I want to urge the agencies responsible for the administration of justice, including the IG, DCI, DPP, and internal security organs, to conduct a thorough investigation and uncover who is behind these kidnappings and killings,” Wetang’ula said.
