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Otieno had been among activists arrested in Nairobi's Central Business District on Monday, September 21, during protests over the continued detention of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye.
Odhiambo noted that the decision to approach The Hague should be viewed as a serious warning about confidence in Kenya's domestic institutions as the country moves towards the 2027 General Election
The organisation urged the ICC Prosecutor to preserve and analyse credible information relating to possible crimes within the court’s jurisdiction and pay particular attention to individuals or networks allegedly involved in organising, financing, directing or protecting violent groups.
The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) says the deaths involved people aged between 25 and 64, as well as an infant who was being held alongside the mother. The child died at Mamba Police Post, which falls under Matuu Police Station.
Justice David Mburu issued the orders on Monday after considering a Notice of Motion dated July 12, directing that the application be served immediately before the matter returns to court on July 16 for further directions.
According to the petitioner, the case is not aimed at limiting the political rights of the two Speakers but rather protecting the institutional integrity and independence of Parliament.
According to Vocal Africa Chief Executive Officer Hussein Khalid, the organisation has verified four cases of people who have not been traced since the beginning of June.
According to the coalition, the incidents are no longer isolated but appear coordinated and are being used to influence political space in different regions. They expressed concern that many of those involved are young people from informal settlements, who are being drawn into these activities and exposed to violence for political ends.
In a statement released on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the human rights organization criticized the Ugandan government for blocking social media platforms, messaging apps, and personal emails, plunging the nation into a digital blackout.
According to VOCAL Africa, the journalist was detained following his publication of information naming politicians allegedly behind the funding of the “Panga Boys” gang operating in Kisauni, Mombasa County.
According to the autopsies, Evans Kiche was shot in the head while Otieno Ogutu suffered a fatal gunshot to the chest. The bullets extracted from their bodies have been handed over to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for forensic testing. One other victim has yet to be identified and remains at the City Mortuary.
The organisations further urged the Kenyan government to engage Ugandan authorities to ensure the safe return of its citizens and to prevent the criminalisation of cross-border activism.