Dozens missing in Kenya protests

In the wake of ongoing protests in Kenya, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has reported alarming statistics, including 66 cases of individuals believed to be abducted or missing. The protests, which have resulted in at least 60 fatalities and over 600 injuries, have left families in distress as they search for their loved ones. The situation has escalated since the protests began, with 1,376 arrests reported. Among those affected is Daniel Kaniu, a taxi driver who disappeared on June 18, the first day of the protests. His wife, Joyce Njara, last saw him that morning, and after failing to contact him later, she reported his disappearance to the police. Njara, who is now left to care for their three young children, expresses her anguish over their father's absence, hoping for his safe return while grappling with the children's confusion about his disappearance. Another case involves 19-year-old Moseti, a street vendor who went missing on July 11. Her family has initiated a frantic search after she failed to return home. The growing number of missing persons has prompted community members like Oduor to create a database to track these cases. Oduor's initiative aims to consolidate information on missing individuals, providing a resource for families and a means to hold authorities accountable. As the protests continue, the plight of the missing remains a pressing concern, highlighting the urgent need for transparency and action from the government.