The family of a Baringo businessman, Enock Chebon Chelimo, has filed an urgent application at the Milimani High Court in Nairobi, seeking orders to compel the police to disclose his whereabouts. Chelimo allegedly went missing on October 31, 2026, following an incident involving armed officers. His family claims he was taken from their home in Kampi Samaki by heavily armed officers traveling in three cream-colored Land Cruisers.
According to the affidavit filed by Chelimo's son, Bernard Chepyator Chebon, the family had previously received threats from local authorities over allegations that Chelimo possessed an AK-47 rifle, which the family denies. The threats intensified during a disarmament operation in the Marigat region, prompting the family to seek intervention from the local chief. The family claims that attempts to report the incident at local police stations were unsuccessful.
The family is seeking orders requiring Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to personally appear in court and account for Chelimo's disappearance. They want the respondents to confirm whether Chelimo is in custody and, if he is suspected of committing an offense, present him before a court of law. The court has been asked to compel the police to produce Chelimo by November 10, 2026.
Chelimo's other son, Nicolas Kipsang Chebon, wrote to Murkomen seeking his intervention to establish his father's whereabouts and safety. The family claims that on November 4, they received a call asking them to surrender the alleged firearm in the hope that Chelimo would be released. The Inspector General of Police, the Interior Cabinet Secretary, and the Director of Public Prosecutions are listed as respondents.
The case has drawn attention to the issue of police accountability and the handling of missing persons cases in Kenya. The Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Attorney General have been listed as interested parties. The family's lawyer, Danstan Omari, is representing them in the case.
The disappearance of Chelimo has caused concern among his family and community, who are seeking answers about his whereabouts and safety. The court's decision on the matter is awaited, with the family hoping for a positive outcome. The case highlights the challenges faced by families of missing persons in Kenya.
The family is seeking justice and accountability for Chelimo's disappearance, and the court's intervention is expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding his alleged disappearance. Key parties involved in the case include the Inspector General of Police, the Interior Cabinet Secretary, and the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Key points
- The family of Enock Chebon Chelimo seeks court intervention to compel the police to disclose his whereabouts.
- Chelimo allegedly went missing on October 31, 2026, following an incident involving armed officers.
- The family denies allegations that Chelimo possessed an AK-47 rifle.
