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Medical assessments conducted after Lichuma was found confirmed that his organs were functioning normally and that there were no visible indications of physical assault. Even so, concerns remain over his condition, with family members saying he is still unable to explain where he was or what happened to him.
Eastern DR Congo has endured decades of conflict and instability. The latest violence comes as government forces continue fighting the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group in North and South Kivu, regions that are also grappling with an Ebola outbreak.
The president's remarks come as an unofficial deadline set by anti-migrant groups for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa draws near, prompting thousands of migrants to either return home or seek shelter in temporary camps amid fears of possible attacks.
Speaking on Citizen TV on Sunday, Prof. Mutua said the process addresses a long-standing issue of violence and suffering linked to protests that has affected Kenyans for decades.
In a statement released on Sunday, Maraga also demanded the immediate production of missing protester Davis Lichuma and called for accountability over allegations of violence and torture linked to the June 25 demonstrations in Nairobi.
The organisation did not immediately provide details about the condition of the three individuals or where they had allegedly been held before they were found. The circumstances surrounding the reported disappearances and release had also not been independently verified by the time of publication.
According to the statement, preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred on June 25, 2026, in Nakuru City and may not have complied with the Service’s Standard Operating Procedures or legal safeguards meant to protect the rights and dignity of suspects.
The annual observance seeks to raise awareness of the suffering endured by torture survivors, promote justice for victims, and strengthen global efforts to prevent torture in all circumstances
KNCHR urged affected families and members of the public to report such cases through its toll-free hotline, 0800720627, and seek assistance through a network of partner organisations offering legal, medical and psychosocial support.
Opposition leaders argued that the extensive barricades and heavy security presence around Parliament and other key government installations created the impression of a city under lockdown despite official assurances of business as usual, with Siaya Governor James Orengo saying the restrictions prevented participants from laying wreaths at Parliament as originally planned
According to Wanjigi, the demonstrations represented a defining moment in the country’s democratic journey and raised important questions about the protection of constitutional rights
The unfolding situation has created uncertainty in several towns, where businesses are preparing for possible interruptions even as organisers maintain that the demonstrations are intended to peacefully honour those who died during last year's protests.