Human rights activist and Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid has disclosed that their offices were broken into and items, including important documents stolen.
In a recent statement, Khalid confirmed that the incident occurred at the organization’s premises located on Tabere Crescent in Kileleshwa, Nairobi.
According to Khalid, the thieves made away with the organization’s main laptop and several communication devices, including a camera.
Human rights activist Hussein Khalid’s office broken into. Photo: Courtesy.
“We wish to inform members of the public that our offices, situated in Kileleshwa, Tabere Crescent, Nairobi, were broken into and sensitive documents and gadgets taken away. Our main laptop is missing as well as other communication gadgets including the camera,” he said.
The organization has since reported the matter to Kileleshwa Police Station and the motive behind the break-in is still unclear.
“As an organisation, we are shocked by this attack and have reported the matter at Kileleshwa Police Station. We are uncertain of the motive behind the break-in but can confirm that gadgets worth hundreds of thousands were taken away,” he added.
The incident comes hours after activist Boniface Mwangi alleged he was assaulted by rogue police officers while in custody at the Kilimani Police Station.
While recounting the incident, the activist noted that the incident happened in the presence of his colleagues at Sema Ukweli offices.
He narrated that the encounter turned violent when he confronted an armed officer who was intoxicated.
According to Mwangi, the assault continued as he was being transported to the police station and after being booked.
The 41-year-old moreover noted that it took the intervention of his colleagues who had followed him to the station for the assault to stop.
He later received medical attention after the station’s Officer Commanding Station (OCS) intervened and released on a Ksh 5,000 cash bail.
