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- Former MP Alfred Keter was abducted and later found at Kamkunji Police Station, sparking outrage among critics.
- Opposition leaders condemned the incident, emphasizing the need for lawful procedures and warning against extrajudicial actions.
Former Nandi Hills Member of Parliament Alfred Keter has been located at Kamkunji Police Station.
This information was provided by the President of the Law Society of Kenya, Faith Odhiambo, who updated social media hours after Keter was abducted by men believed to be police officers.
“Hon Alfred Keter is being held at Kamkunji Police Station,” Odhiambo revealed on her X account.
Keter, known for his fierce criticism of President William Ruto, was arrested on Sunday afternoon by unidentified individuals presumed to be police officers.
At the time of his arrest, Keter was with his family, who watched in horror as the abductors dragged him from his vehicle into a double-cabin car that sped away.
After taking office, President Ruto assured Kenyans that abductions and extrajudicial killings would cease under his administration. However, this recent incident has sparked outrage among opposition leaders and critics.
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Gideon Moi commented on the situation, stating, “Today, the nation has witnessed the abduction of former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter in Nairobi, another incident in a series of proliferating gangland-type kidnappings. This alarming trend, including the abduction of numerous young people that we have consistently and unequivocally condemned, heralds a grim future for the rule of law that Kenya prides itself on.”
James Orengo expressed his concerns by comparing Kenya’s situation to Haiti’s, saying, “Abductions, killings, terror, and ruthless repression—Kenya is beginning to look more like Haiti than Haiti. RELEASE ALFRED KETER.”
Abductions, killings, terror and ruthless repression Kenya is beginning to look more like Haiti than Haiti. RELEASE ALFRED KETER. pic.twitter.com/gVgsryaKgv
— James Orengo (@orengo_james) June 30, 2024
Korir Sing’Oei emphasized the importance of proper legal procedures, stating, “There is a procedure for effecting an arrest. This is not one of them. We must resist the temptation to adopt extralegal means even in the pursuit of legitimate objectives.”
Ahmednasir Abdullahi SC also voiced his disapproval, declaring, “This is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. This isn’t one of the lawful processes or procedures that allows law enforcement agencies to arrest a suspect.”