Abducted & Tortured

⚠️ If you have been abducted or tortured, your story matters.
Sharing your experience here helps us build a stronger case for justice — not just for yourself, but for all victims. Together, we are working toward a safer Kenya, grounded in truth, accountability, and the rule of law. Your voice is a powerful tool in the fight for justice, dignity, and constitutionalism.

Constitutional Violations

The violent suppression of peaceful protests constitutes a clear violation of the right to a fair trial and the presumption of innocence. Each resulting abduction bring trauma, suffering and underscores a grave failure to uphold and adhere to constitutional and human rights obligations.

⚖️ 1. Article 28 -29 Human Dignity & Protection from Torture – (Kenya 2010 Constitution)

“Every person has inherent dignity and the right to have that dignity respected and protected.” — Article 28 “Every person has the right to freedom and security... which includes the right not to be treated or punished in a cruel, inhuman or degrading manner.” — Article 29(f)

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🕊️ 2. Article 37 – Assembly, Demonstration, Picketing and Petition (Kenya 2010 Constitution)

“Every person has the right, peaceably and unarmed, to assemble, to demonstrate, to picket, and to present petitions to public authorities.” — Article 37

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⚖️ 3.Article 50 – Presumption of Innocence in Kenyan Law - (Kenya 2010 Constitution)

In Kenyan law, the right to a fair trial — including the presumption of innocence — is firmly protected under the Kenya 2010 constitution.

Article 50(2)(a) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 states:

"Every accused person has the right to a fair trial, which includes the right—

(a) to be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved;"

This means that:

• An accused person does not have to prove their innocence.
• The burden of proof rests on the prosecution.
• The prosecution must prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.
• Any doubt must be resolved in favour of the accused.

Principles of a Fair Trial in Kenya

• Fair hearing: Conducted before an independent and impartial court.
• Legal representation: The accused has the right to choose and be represented by a legal practitioner.
• Disclosure of evidence: The prosecution is required to disclose all relevant evidence to the defence.
• Timely trial: The trial must be conducted without unreasonable delay.

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📜 International law violations

• African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
• UN Human Rights Council Resolution 25/38 – Protection of Human Rights in Protests (2014)
• Convention Against Torture (CAT)
• International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
• UN General Assembly Resolution 68/167 – The Right to Privacy in the Digital Age (2013)
• UN Special Rapporteur Reports (especially on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions)
• United Nations Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials (1990)
• ICCPR Article 9 – Liberty and Security of Person
• Convention Against Torture (CAT) & ICCPR – Freedom from Torture
• ICCPR Article 21 & ACHPR Article 11 - Freedom of Peaceful Assembly

Abducted and tortured persons

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💔 Victim name Killed: 2024 Justice Status: status

References and Reports on Human Rights Violations During Kenyan Protests (2023–2025)

• Unchecked Injustice: Kenya’s Suppression of the 2023 Anti-Government Protests – Human Rights Watch, 2024
• Kenya: Justice Overdue for 2023 Protest Abuses – Human Rights Watch, 2024
• Kenya Security Forces Abducted and Killed Protesters – Human Rights Watch, 2024
• Kenya Security Services Must Respect Fundamental Rights During Nationwide Protests – Amnesty International, 2024
• Kenya: Abductions of Citizens Suspected of Involvement in Protests Violate Human Rights – Amnesty International, 2024
• Kenya Country Report and Human Rights Updates – Amnesty International
• Amnesty Kenya: End Abusive Policing of Protests
• Kenya: End Killings and Torture of Protesters, Ensure Freedom of Assembly – OMCT
• Reuters: How Kenya Police Cover Up Killings of Anti-Government Protesters – Reuters, 2025
• Washington Post: Families Search for the Disappeared in Kenya Protests – Washington Post, 2025
• Kenya: Anti‑government protesters abducted and tortured, say human rights defenders – *The Africa Report*, 11 July 2024
• ‘Enforced disappearances’ send a chill through Kenya’s protests – *The Guardian*, 15 August 2024
• Enforced disappearances increased by 450% in 2024 – *KHRC / Missing Voices*, May 2025
• Kenya: Security Forces Abducted, Killed Protesters – *Human Rights Watch*, November 2024
• KNCHR accuses State of killings, abductions and violation of human rights – *The Standard*, 21 November 2024