To show you how barbaric the Ruto regime is: we are informed that the DCI arrived at Halima Ngache's place, took her phone, and abducted her, leaving her young son at the door completely confused.
They even seized the laptop, phone, and tablet of a friend of hers, leaving that friend with absolutely no way to call for help.
They reportedly carried out this raid using a white Subaru. The friend immediately began a desperate search, going first to Central Police, she wasn't there.
They went to Urban Police-nothing. They met the CCIO, who told them to check Nyali Police Station-they found nothing.
They moved on to Bamburi, Mjambere, and returned to Central-still nothing. Finally, they checked Mbaraki, and still found absolutely nothing.
As we speak, even her family has no idea where she is being held. I have spent the whole of today making frantic calls in Kenya, but we have nothing. Halima Ngache has been abducted. The DCI hasnโt even bothered to explain where she is. The issued a vague statement.
We must speak up for Halima. Whether or not someone is linked to a government-critical account should never be a basis for an enforced disappearance or arbitrary detention. We must Speak up!
I stand in full solidarity with the workers of @KisumuCountyKE who have chosen the constitutional path of peaceful picketing to demand payment of their hard earned salaries.
No worker should have to demonstrate to receive wages they have already earned. Paying salaries is a legal obligation, not an act of goodwill.
We must also confront a deeper question. Why are so many county governments consistently unable to pay workers on time? This is no longer an isolated problem. It points to systemic failures in public finance management, budgeting, prioritization, and accountability. Addressing the root causes is the only lasting solution.
I call upon the County Government of Kisumu to resolve this matter without delay and upon the @NPSOfficial_KE to protect the workersโ constitutional right to peaceful assembly under Article 37.
The dignity of labour must be respected. Workers deserve justice, not excuses.
We have been to all these police stations but there's no trace of Lichuma. Cops won't tell us where they are holding him. Push! Push! Until Lichuma returns home.
#FreeLichuma
Davies Lichuma has stood on the frontlines defending the rights of doctors, interns and ordinary Kenyans. His courage in fighting for justice deserves recognition not enforced disappearance. We demand that the @DCI_Kenya disclose his whereabouts and ensure his safety.
#FreeLichuma #EndEnforcedDisappearances
Comrade Lichuma from Mathare always stood with us.
We must call out the police for using their power excessively.
The instruments of power are doing what of they do best.
We shall not relent and we demand his release ASAP.
#FreeLichuma#MapinduziKE
Thank you @gitweeta for sharing this. The paper you cite adds an interesting perspective to the growing debate on accountability and access to justice. I would be very interested in engaging with you further on this issue.
I am currently putting together a case in Kenya concerning the conduct, influence, and accountability of the IMF and World Bank. Your research and analysis could provide valuable insights. Please get in touch with me directly.