The recent cases of disappearances in the country have posed a daunting question about the procedures used by law enforcement in Kenya when nabbing suspects.
In the wake of the latest incident involving popular X influencer Albert Ojwang, Kenyans have become increasingly curious as to what exactly happens when the police summon or apprehend an individual on any suspicion and what rights the suspects hold under Kenyan law.
As per the National Police Act and the 2010 Constitution, a specific legal framework must be followed in the detention of any person in Kenya.
This framework is designed to uphold human dignity and prevent any blatant abuse of power.
