Kenyan Police Disown Fake Statement on Alleged Abduction of Tanzanian Activist

Kenya’s National Police Service (NPS) disowned a fake statement circulating on social media that claimed police had opened an investigation into the alleged abduction of Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwaipaya. In a notice on October 27, the NPS said the document did not originate from the service and urged the public to rely on its official channels. Amnesty International said Mwaipaya was reportedly abducted on October 25 while travelling by taxi to Kamulu in Machakos County. Police have yet to comment publicly on the reported disappearance.