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How fresh abductions are casting 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.

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