Naema Celestine 
Felix Wanjala
The question of who is responsible for the abductions of Kenyans has sparked significant debate.
This issue was discussed in the National Assembly’s Committee on Security, where the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, provided an update on the situation.
According to Kanja, a total of 57 Kenyans have gone missing since the start of the Gen Z protests four months ago.
Kanja reported that out of the 57 reported cases of abduction, six victims were found dead, 29 remain missing, while 22 were located alive following investigations.
Kanja defended the role of security officers, claiming that no police officers were involved in the abductions, torture, or excessive use of force that may have led to the deaths of civilians.
Addressing the violence during the Gen Z protests, the Inspector General revealed that 42 people were killed since the demonstrations began. Additionally, 347 civilians were injured, and 495 police officers also sustained injuries while managing the protests.
Among the high-profile cases of abductions is that of the Dela Ward Representative from Wajir County. Who has been missing for over two months.
Meanwhile, human rights organizations and the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) raised serious concerns about the conduct of the police.
IPOA condemned the use of unregistered vehicles in what they believe are abduction operations, and accused police officers of being involved in the disappearances.
Human rights groups called for a full investigation into the actions of security forces, urging the government to ensure that justice is served for all those affected
