Members of Parliament have demanded that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen account for the whereabouts of three residents of Mathare Constituency who reportedly disappeared under mysterious circumstances within a span of 72 hours.
The disappearances sparked protests in Mathare, during which one person was killed, further heightening tensions over alleged forced abductions and rising insecurity in parts of Nairobi.
Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch told Parliament that the missing individuals—Joel Kariuki Mwai,Michael Oloo Osura, and Abdulaziz Molu—are believed by their families to have been arrested by security officers.
According to Oluoch, Joel Kariuki Mwai, a businessman and former MCA aspirant in Mathare, was allegedly abducted on June 18, 2026, by armed individuals dressed in civilian clothing.
A day later, Michael Oloo Osura reportedly went missing in Umoja near Caltex, while on June 20, Maximilian Kiarie was allegedly taken by individuals traveling in a vehicle without number plates near Kizito area in Githurai. On the same day, Abdulaziz Molu also went missing in Kiamaiko.
The MP said the incidents have raised serious concerns about enforced disappearances and possible involvement of security agencies.
“These disappearances are part of a worrying pattern that has created fear among residents and triggered protests that have already led to loss of life in Mathare,” Oluoch said.
Starehe MP Amos Mwago told the House that the rising cases of abductions in Nairobi had created widespread panic and contributed to unrest in affected communities.
Interior CS Murkomen was scheduled to appear before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security on Tuesday but failed to attend, citing Cabinet duties. Instead, Immigration Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang appeared on his behalf.
However, MPs rejected the submission, insisting that the issues under discussion were too serious to be addressed by a representative.
Committee chair Gabriel Tongoyo ruled that only the Cabinet Secretary could adequately respond to the questions raised.
Lawmakers also pressed the Interior Ministry to explain allegations of illegal issuance of Kenyan identity cards and passports to foreign nationals, as well as rising cases of missing children and insecurity incidents across the country.
Other concerns raised included security challenges in Angata Barikoi (Trans Mara) and alleged circumstances surrounding the death of a child in Tharaka Nithi County.
Mount Elgon MP Fred Kapondi said immigration-related matters could be handled by the Principal Secretary, but security issues required the Cabinet Secretary’s direct response.
Nakuru County Women Representative Liza Chelule added that cases of missing children and gender-based violence were urgent matters requiring immediate intervention from the Interior Ministry.
The committee is expected to summon the Interior Cabinet Secretary again to provide comprehensive answers to the growing security concerns.
