Mildred Owiso, activist behind KNH rape scandal missing, rights group says

Human rights defender Mildred Atieno Owiso who has allegedly gone missing. [Courtesy]

Mildred Atieno Owiso, a human rights activist and the first whistleblower of the disputed rape scandal at Kenyatta National Hospital has gone missing.

According to the National Coalition Human rights Defenders, Mildred sent a distress message on Whatsapp early Tuesday morning to her lawyer Elvis Abenga and some friends in which she said: “Just been pulled off by some plain clothed men. They say they want to question me and been asked to switch off my phone. Please make sure you go to Central [Police Station] I am sure the rest will be there. Hope I will make it on time. Urge the rest to meet you in Central. Gotta go now.”