Fresh abductions cast doubts on state rights reform pledge

Beatrice Wanjira mother of Maxwell Kiarie praying to God along Juja Road after residents of Mathare and human rights defenders staged a protest demanding the whereabouts of Maxwell Kiarie (“Maxi”) and Abdulaziz “Zizou” Molu, who were abducted under unclear circumstances. June 30, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]  

Fresh reports of abductions and torture during the recent Gen Z commemoration protests have cast doubt on the government’s commitment to ending human rights violations.