Joseph Isangura
Four young critics of President William Ruto’s government, who were feared to have been abducted by Kenyan security forces, have been found alive and abandoned in different parts of the country.
Billy Mwangi, a 24-year-old university student, was one of those who went missing on December 21. He had been grabbed by four masked men while waiting for a haircut in Embu. After spending days in an unknown location, Billy was found safe in Embu County and was immediately taken to a hospital for a check-up. His family was relieved when he returned home on Monday morning, but the young man appeared shaken and weak from the experience.
Benard Kavuli, who was taken the following day, December 22, in Ngong, was found nearly 400 kilometers away in Moi’s Bridge, Trans Nzoia County. His discovery, far from where he was abducted, added to the mystery surrounding the incidents.
Peter Muteti, who went missing on December 21 from Uthiru, was located today in central Nairobi. In another case, Ronny Kiplagat, who had been abducted on December 25 from Kikuyu in Kiambu County, was found in Machakos County. However, his brother, Yoko Kibet, a well-known cartoonist, remains missing.
Steve Mbisi, who was taken from Mlolongo on December 17, has not been found yet, leaving his family and the public anxious.
Although the Kenyan police have denied any involvement in these disappearances, the discovery of the young people has sparked strong reactions from the public. The victims appear disoriented and physically weakened, raising further questions about what they endured during their time in captivity.
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The incidents have drawn widespread attention, and human rights groups are demanding answers. As the story continues to unfold, many are questioning the safety of speaking out against the government, with activists calling for a thorough investigation into the possible involvement of security forces in these abductions.
