NAIROBI, Kenya – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki declared on Sunday that the Kenya Kwanza administration will not tolerate enforced disappearances, abductions, femicides, or targeted killings.
Speaking at the Jesus Palace of Praise Church in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County, Kindiki highlighted the recent surge in femicide cases and the disturbing trend of Bodaboda rider killings in the region, stressing that justice will be pursued for victims.
“This country is governed by the Constitution,” Kindiki said. “We will not permit enforced disappearances, abductions, extrajudicial killings, femicides, and killings targeting any particular groups, including Bodaboda riders who have died in this county.”
The Deputy President emphasized his intent to collaborate closely with the incoming Interior Cabinet Secretary to address these issues comprehensively.
He pledged to prioritize the safety of all Kenyans, ensuring that those responsible for such crimes are brought to justice.
“We must make sure we stop senseless killings of the people of Kenya and let the law take its course,” he asserted, referencing the Bible’s admonition against taking life.
Kindiki’s statements come as femicides and targeted violence continue to garner national attention, prompting widespread calls for action.
Reflecting on his tenure as Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kindiki expressed hope that his successor would build on the progress made, particularly in combating violent crime and mysterious disappearances.
“I pray that my successor will build on the gains we made and succeed in rolling back the emerging reports of mysterious disappearances, abductions, and femicides,” he said.
The Deputy President was joined at the service by an array of leaders, including MPs Lydia Haika (Woman Representative, Taita Taveta County), Peter Shake (Mwatate), John Bwire (Taveta), Danson Mwashako (Wundanyi), Carolyne Ng’elechei (Elgeyo Marakwet Woman Representative), John Kiarie (Dagoretti South), Nimrod Mbai (Kitui East), Geoffrey Ruku (Mbeere North), along with MCAs and other county leaders.
Speaking at the Jesus Palace of Praise Church in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County, Kindiki highlighted the recent surge in femicide cases and the disturbing trend of Bodaboda rider killings in the region, stressing that justice will be pursued for victims.
“This country is governed by the Constitution,” Kindiki said. “We will not permit enforced disappearances, abductions, extrajudicial killings, femicides, and killings targeting any particular groups, including Bodaboda riders who have died in this county.”
The Deputy President emphasized his intent to collaborate closely with the incoming Interior Cabinet Secretary to address these issues comprehensively.
He pledged to prioritize the safety of all Kenyans, ensuring that those responsible for such crimes are brought to justice.
“We must make sure we stop senseless killings of the people of Kenya and let the law take its course,” he asserted, referencing the Bible’s admonition against taking life.
Kindiki’s statements come as femicides and targeted violence continue to garner national attention, prompting widespread calls for action.
Reflecting on his tenure as Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kindiki expressed hope that his successor would build on the progress made, particularly in combating violent crime and mysterious disappearances.
“I pray that my successor will build on the gains we made and succeed in rolling back the emerging reports of mysterious disappearances, abductions, and femicides,” he said.
The Deputy President was joined at the service by an array of leaders, including MPs Lydia Haika (Woman Representative, Taita Taveta County), Peter Shake (Mwatate), John Bwire (Taveta), Danson Mwashako (Wundanyi), Carolyne Ng’elechei (Elgeyo Marakwet Woman Representative), John Kiarie (Dagoretti South), Nimrod Mbai (Kitui East), Geoffrey Ruku (Mbeere North), along with MCAs and other county leaders.
