Five Missing Activists Rushed to Hospital After Arrest, One Still Missing
Police have not clarified their disappearance despite human rights defenders insisting the six were arrested by police on Thursday...
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Five out of six human rights activists who went missing after protests on Thursday have been found dumped by the roadside in Nairobi, receiving medical attention for injuries.
- Five activists located after being missing for over 24 hours.
- Human rights groups raised the alarm about the missing activists.
- Davis Lichuma (alias 'Diffe') remains missing; the other five were arrested near Parliament buildings on June 25.
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IG Kanja Orders Probe Into Viral Police Assault of Disabled Protester - June 2026
Inspector General Douglas Kanja has ordered urgent investigations into multiple incidents of police misconduct during the June 25 Gen Z anniversary protests in Nakuru. Videos emerged showing police violently assaulting a person with disability and manhandling activist James Mbugua during demonstrations. The National Police Service launched investigations into alleged police misconduct, while Kanja himself faces potential jail time for contempt of court following the erection of police roadblocks during recent protests. Meanwhile, human rights organizations continue to demand accountability, with five out of six missing activists found injured by the roadside after protests outside Parliament in Nairobi.
