The Judiciary has strongly condemned the recent wave of alleged abductions, terming them unlawful.
In a statement on Thursday, the judiciary insisted that the abductions are a direct threat to the rights of Kenyan citizens.
The arm of government said that Kenya is a country guided by the rule of law and the abductions must stop.
The Judiciary further called security agencies in the country to do all that is within their power to safeguard the rights and freedoms of Kenyans.
“The Judiciary has taken note of recent reports of resurfaced abductions. Kenya is a constitutional democracy, where the rule of law stands as a foundational value and guiding principle of our governance. Abductions have no place in law and indeed are a direct threat to the rights of citizens.
In light of these reports, we strongly urge security agencies and all connected entities to adhere to the law to safeguard fundamental rights and freedoms,” the statement reads.
It follows public uproar over a wave of abductions that have been witnessed in various parts of the country.
The latest incidents involve four men who are still missing. They include Bill Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli and a fourth that is yet to be identified.
The missing men are said to have posted offensive images of President William Ruto on their social media pages.
On Thursday, however, Inspector General Douglas Kanja refuted any allegations of police involvement in the ongoing abductions in the country.
In a statement on Thursday, Kanja said that there is no police station in the country that is currently holding any of the persons reported to have been abducted.
“For avoidance of doubt, the National Police Service is not involved in any abduction, and there is no police station in the country that is holding the reported abductees,” he said.
The IG added that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) will probe the said abductions, as he called on members of the public with any useful information on the missing persons to report to the nearest police stations.
“The matter in question is subject to investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority and any other independent body. We appeal to anybody with relevant information about any missing person to report to the nearest police station.”
Kanja, in his statement, further warned that while the constitution grants freedom of expression, the freedom has its limitations.
He urged Kenyans to refrain from sharing false information on social media, aimed at tarnishing the good name of the police.
