Rights groups condemn alleged harassment of residents by GSU over Shanta Gold

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Tuajibike platform member Linet Omondi, Community Initiative Action Group Kenya Executive Director Chris Owala and Kenya Human Rights Commission Executive Director Davis Malombe during a press conference on alleged GSU harassment, on Tuesday, June 30 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard]

Human rights groups have condemned the alleged harassment of residents in Vihiga and Siaya counties by General Service Unit (GSU) officers, saying no security threat justifies the operation.

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), Haki Madini Kenya Coalition and other organisations said the operation has seen homes raided and residents arbitrarily arrested.

Those targeted are residents who have questioned the disputed Shanta Gold mining operations and sought justice through lawful means, the groups said in a joint statement on Tuesday, June 30.