On the morning of Wednesday, July 17th, veteran Kenyan journalist Macharia Gaitho was reportedly abducted from the Karen Police Station in Nairobi.
A video taken by Gaitho’s son Andrew shows the journalist being forcibly bundled into a private car by individuals believed to be uniformed police officers, as well as others dressed in civilian clothing.
According to Andrew, his father had driven to the police station seeking refuge after noticing a suspicious vehicle following him through traffic.
However, once inside the police station, Gaitho was confronted by the group and forcibly removed, with other police officers at the station apparently watching on without intervening.
Gaitho is a well-known columnist for the Kenyan newspaper The Nation, making this incident all the more concerning.
The motives and identities of those responsible for the abduction remain unclear at this time.
Kenyan authorities have yet to comment publicly on the situation, leaving many questions unanswered about the journalist’s current whereabouts and condition.
This developing story highlights the ongoing challenges faced by journalists in Kenya, where press freedoms have come under increasing pressure in recent years.
The abduction of a prominent media figure from within a police station suggests a troubling disregard for the safety and security of those reporting on issues of public interest.
Author: Mujuni Henry
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