In a statement that appeared to confirm government involvement in abductions, MP William Kamket admitted that these incidents were acts of retaliation against those demanding the removal of President William Ruto’s administration.
Speaking in Baringo County on Friday, February 7, Kamket accused some Kenyans of attempting to oust Ruto’s government through unconstitutional methods, which, he claimed, triggered the abductions.
“When you chant ‘Ruto Must Go’ and resort to illegal means, what do you expect from the state?” Kamket asked.
He elaborated further, stating,
“You should expect reprisals and repercussions. The complaints about people being arrested or abducted—those are simply the consequences of attempting to overthrow the government through unconstitutional means.”
Kamket justified the abductions and arrests, insisting that government critics deserved them for opposing the administration.
Abductions in the rise
Meanwhile, Kenya has seen a sharp rise in abduction cases, sparking outrage across the country. Many citizens fear that these incidents are dragging the nation back to an era of oppression.
According to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), 13 new cases of abduction or enforced disappearance have been recorded in the past three months, bringing the total number to 82 since June 2024.
In December 2024 alone, seven abduction cases were reported. Shockingly, six of the victims remain missing, increasing the total number of missing persons to 29 since June 2024.
Despite the alarming surge in forced disappearances, security agencies have repeatedly denied involvement.
Some officials insist that certain cases involved lawful arrests rather than abductions. Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja has consistently denied police involvement.
However, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi recently accused the National Intelligence Service (NIS) of orchestrating the abductions.
Blame games
Muturi’s claim followed the alleged abduction of his own son last year. He revealed that after calling President Ruto and pleading for his son’s release, authorities freed him within an hour.
Amid mounting public concern, President Ruto assured Kenyans that his government would put an end to abductions.
“We will stop these abductions so that Kenyan youth can live in peace. However, they must remain disciplined and respectful so that we can build Kenya together,”
Ruto declared during an event at a stadium in Homa Bay.
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