Human rights activist and Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid has claimed that their offices were broken into and items, including important documents stolen.
In a statement on Tuesday, April 22, Khalid confirmed that the incident occurred at the organization’s premises located on Tabere Crescent in Kileleshwa, Nairobi.
According to the activist, the perpetrators made away with the organization’s main laptop and several communication devices, including a camera.
“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.
While the motive behind the break-in remains unclear, the organization has since reported the matter to Kileleshwa Police Station.
“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 organization has vowed to remain vigilant and called on the authorities to act swiftly to bring those responsible to justice.
“We remain vigilant and ask the authorities to move swiftly and arrest those behind the break-in,” Khalid urged.
