The Kenya Human Rights Commission has condemned the constant attacks reported by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah.
The commission claims the attacks are linked to Omtatah's activism, which involves defending human rights, challenging illegal directives, and advocating for accountability.
This comes days after Omtatah's rural home was attacked leaving one person injured.
The attackers reportedly demanded to know Omtatah's whereabouts.
KHRC said the assault on Omtatah is an attack on democratic and civil rights and freedoms.
"It threatens the environment in which we fought so hard to have and shape our nation's political, legislative, social, and economic landscape," a statement by the commission read.
"Those orchestrating these attacks, aim to silence activists."
The Commission called on the Inspector-General of Police, Japhet Koome to ensure Omtatah's safety and that of all activists in the country.
KHRC said the Busia Senator has faced many attacks for his strong opposition to injustices.
They added that the strikes have escalated in recent months, culminating in the invasion of his rural home on April 3, at night.
"Omtatah is a spirited human rights and social justice defender. He is known for his staunch resistance to unconstitutional and anti-people decisions by the deeply oppressive organs," the statement read.
During the attack, the attackers reportedly harassed Omtatah's relatives for nearly an hour, as they demanded to be taken to the senator’s house.
Senator Omtatah was not at home at the time.
"We do not know who those people were but we suspect they were in the compound for some time because they claimed they knew the compound very well. I left home on Tuesday evening after a series of functions only to be called at 2 am to be told there were people in my compound looking for me," the senator told the Star then.
"I do not meet anyone at night. Those who want to see me know they can see me during official working hours but not at night."
The incident was reported to the local police who visited the home.
