Nairobi: Daylight Drama as Prominent Politician Is Abducted Near His Supermarket

Concern has intensified over the reported disappearance of Nairobi politician Joel Kariuki Mwai, who was allegedly taken away by men posing as police officers in the Mathare area.

According to human rights organisation VOCAL Africa, Mwai was reportedly seized on the afternoon of June 18 while walking home from his business in Mathare Number 10. The 45-year-old is said to have been approached by several men dressed in civilian clothing who allegedly identified themselves as police officers.

Witnesses claimed the men forced Mwai into a double-cab pickup and drove away. Residents who attempted to intervene were reportedly threatened after the group allegedly displayed firearms.

By the following afternoon, Mwai’s whereabouts remained unknown, raising concern among his relatives, political associates and human rights activists.

Mwai has previously been involved in local politics. During the 2022 General Election, he contested the Mabatini Ward Member of County Assembly position on a Jubilee Party ticket.

The reported disappearance has attracted the attention of human rights groups and political figures. VOCAL Africa Chief Executive Hussein Khalid called for urgent efforts to establish Mwai’s whereabouts and determine who took him.

Human rights organisations have also called on security agencies to clarify whether the men involved were genuine police officers and to provide information about the missing politician.

At the time of the report, authorities had not publicly confirmed Mwai’s arrest or disappearance. The case has renewed concerns over alleged abductions and enforced disappearances in Kenya, particularly involving people associated with political and civic activities.

https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/124453-former-mca-aspirant-allegedly-abducted-nairobi

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