Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura has reassured the public that the government is determined to end the growing cases of abductions in the country. Speaking in Illula, Ainabkoi, in Uasin Gishu County, Mwaura emphasized that those responsible for these heinous acts will be arrested and prosecuted.
Mwaura called on Kenyans to assist in unearthing the truth by providing crucial information to bodies such as the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). This, he said, would help prevent the spread of false accusations, particularly from political quarters, which he noted could be attempting to exploit the abductions for their own agendas.
The remarks from Mwaura came in the wake of growing concerns about the rise in abductions and extrajudicial killings in Kenya. The issue has been a focal point in the ongoing debate on human rights and the rule of law in the country. However, Mwaura’s statements also followed criticism from Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi, who had openly criticized President William Ruto’s government over its failure to curb the crisis.
Muturi, speaking at City Mortuary on Friday, condemned the increasing incidents of disappearances and murders, particularly those affecting young people. Muturi’s comments were made following the discovery of the bodies of two of the four men who had been abducted in Mlolongo. Addressing the media, Muturi described the situation as “murder most foul” and called for an immediate halt to such activities, emphasizing the urgent need for a thorough investigation into the rising deaths.
“It is not right that parents like these can go for over 40 days searching for their loved ones while we sit somewhere claiming to be discussing the economy,” Muturi said. His comments reflected the frustration shared by many Kenyans who are alarmed at the growing trend of forced disappearances, which have led to widespread anger and protests.
Muturi also criticized the normalization of extrajudicial killings, which he claimed undermines the government’s duty to protect its citizens. He further pointed out that during the campaign period, President Ruto had vowed to address and end forced disappearances, a promise that now seems unfulfilled as the issue persists.
As calls for justice and accountability grow, the government is under increasing pressure to ensure that those responsible for the abductions are brought to justice, while also putting in place measures to prevent further human rights violations.
