By Hilda Atika
National Assembly Speaker Moses Masika Wetang’ula has urged law enforcement agencies, including the Office of the Inspector General (IG), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), and other internal security organs, to conduct a thorough investigation into the alarming cases of abductions and subsequent killings in the country.
“The police claim they are not responsible, but we want them to investigate and inform Kenyans who these criminal elements in our midst are. Who are these people unlawfully arresting individuals, making them disappear, and, in some cases, later turning up dead?” Wetang’ula questioned.
He made these remarks on Friday at St. Stephen Namasoli Secondary School in Khwisero Constituency during the official handover of a tuition block constructed by the NG-CDF. The National Assembly Speaker warned against a return to a dark past marked by enforced disappearances. He emphasized that the Kenya Kwanza government had committed to upholding human rights and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.
“The IG, DCI, and DPP—who is our son from Kakamega—must immediately embark on thorough investigations to stop these abductions, which are tarnishing the name of our country,” Wetang’ula lamented.
Concerns Over the Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
During the event, Wetang’ula also addressed the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has led to significant loss of lives. “You may think Congo is far away, but it directly impacts Kenya’s economic growth. It is a crucial business partner in our economy,” he stated, reaffirming that Kenya’s largest exports go to Rwanda, Burundi, Congo, and South Sudan.
Wetang’ula condemned the killings in the DRC, as widely seen on social media, noting that the instability in the region negatively affects Kenya’s economic stability. As a former Minister for Foreign Affairs and former Chairperson of the AU Peace and Security Council, Wetang’ula stressed the importance of regional cooperation. He urged leaders to support President William Ruto’s efforts to unite regional heads of state and end the ongoing violence in the DRC.
“The loss of life, destruction of property, and the compromise of security agencies in the region are undermining the economy. Leaders must rally behind President Ruto, the chairperson of the East African Community, to engage in dialogue and end the suffering of the affected people,” he urged.
