Emmanuel Kamau, a bus conductor in Nairobi, was urged by his mother to avoid protests due to escalating violence; he went out to work, but she never saw him again.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights reports 66 people are missing since protests against tax hikes began, highlighting a surge in violent police responses against demonstrators.
Hussein Khalid of Haki Africa stated, 'Enforced disappearances have unfortunately become the modus operandi for the security authorities during these protests, showcasing a blatant disregard for constitutional rights.'
Fatalities from clashes with police have risen to at least 60, with 601 injured and numerous arrests, illustrating the intense backlash against the protestors' demands for governance reforms.
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