Pressure is mounting on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to step down as concerns grow over his handling of the rising wave of abductions in Kenya.

Political leaders have voiced their frustrations, accusing the police and security agencies of failing to protect citizens and bring perpetrators to justice.

Laikipia North MP Sarah Korere and Kilgoris MP Julius Sunkuli have publicly criticized the police boss and National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Noordin Mohamed Haji for what they term as negligence.

They argue that security agencies are turning a blind eye to a crisis that continues to instill fear among Kenyans.

Speaking during the commissioning of a modern administration block at Amani Sosian High School in Laikipia North, the leaders demanded transparency from authorities.

They urged the IG and NIS chief to disclose what they know about the abductions and reveal the whereabouts of the victims—whether alive or dead.

Unsolved abduction cases

“It is unacceptable that people continue to disappear, yet those in charge of security remain silent.

If someone has committed a crime, let them be taken to court, not held incommunicado,” Korere stated.

Former National Assembly Speaker Francis Ole Kaparo, who was present at the event, echoed their sentiments, calling for urgent security reforms.

He emphasized that Kenyans deserve to live without fear and that abductions must be treated as a national emergency.

Beyond the security concerns, the leaders also cautioned against divisive politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.

They urged elected officials to prioritize service delivery instead of engaging in early political maneuvering for personal gain.

“We must focus on development, not political realignments that serve individual interests.

The people elected us to work for them, not to sow division,” Sunkuli remarked.

The leaders condemned efforts by some politicians to divide Kenyans along tribal lines, warning that such actions threaten national unity.

They called on all leaders to support the government’s agenda in ensuring peace and development for all citizens.

As public outcry grows, the pressure on IG Kanja to take decisive action—or step aside—continues to build.

Kenyans are demanding answers, accountability, and above all, safety in their own country.