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Originally published by Capital Newstop
March 25, 2026
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Missing Voices alliance urges criminalization of enforced disappearances amid rising police killings
Missing Voices reports 131 cases of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in Kenya in 2025. Coalition urges Parliament to criminalize disappearances, strengthen accountability, and protect human rights...
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Civil society coalition Missing Voices is urging Kenya's Parliament to criminalize enforced disappearances and ratify an international convention, citing a rise in police killings. The call comes alongside the release of their Annual Report 2025, which documents significant violations by security forces.
- The report documented 131 cases of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in 2025, with police killings rising by 20%.
- The coalition Missing Voices emphasized the need for stronger legal safeguards and institutional reforms to address abuses.
- Most alleged killings occurred during public protests and demonstrations, with Nairobi County identified as the primary hotspot for extrajudicial killings for the fourth consecutive year.
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