Why Bob Njagi is Seeking 1 Million Signatures Days After Abduction

Hours after recounting his abduction ordeal through a press conference held in Kitengela, Activist Bob Njagi has urged Kenyans to sign a petition to lobby for constitutional changes in the country.

Speaking during an interview, Njagi, who is the chairperson of the Free Kenya Movement, implored Kenyans to participate in the process to support efforts to transform society. 

“We are collecting a million signatures to put together a popular initiative to amend the Constitution of Kenya to deal with some of the structural and systematic issues that the government is faced with. We believe that some issues are so deep into the structure of constitution that we believe we cannot have serious change without relooking at the current Constitution,” he explained. 

Interested individuals can sign the petition online through the Free Kenya Movement website to support the initiative.

“I would like every listener to check our website www.freekenya.co.ke. You can sign the referendum online to initiate progressive changes in this country. We ask all Kenyans to support us in this initiative,” he added. 

What It Means to Sign the Petition

According to the website, signing the petition is proof of a person’s support for a referendum that targets to amend the Constitution of Kenya to abolish taxes on select, basic commodities and to ensure respect for diverse voices in the country. 

“Your signature indicates your consent to advocate for a referendum aimed at amending the Constitution to abolish all taxes on basic and essential commodities and to restructure the state to ensure respect for the voice of the people. This agreement is binding and signifies your commitment to these principles and objectives,” it explains.

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This comes after Njagi shared his 32-day experience at the hands of abductors on October 9, 2024, where he lauded the civil society in Kenya for pushing for his release.

“I thank all people who came out to call for my release. Thank you to the media, the Law Society of Kenya, the Judiciary through Justice Lawrence Mugambi who was steadfast in the wheels of justice, and human rights organization who came out boldly to put government on notice,” he added. 

Bob Njagi and the Government 

Additionally, Njagi reiterated that championing for change in Kenya made him a target for the government. 

“I have been targeted by the state because of the potential of the initiative. Every time we go out to collect signatures they stop us. The state does not want to see the popular initiative especially one that has the interest of the people at heart,” he explained. 

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Njagi went missing on August 19, 2024, following the Gen Z protests that rocked the country back in June and July 2024. He was later found on September 20, 2024, in Tigoni.

Two other people abducted alongside Njagi, Jamil Longton and Aslam Longton were found damped in Gachie after an uproar from members of the public and activists. 

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