Raila Odinga Urges Government to End Rising Abductions in Kenya
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called for an immediate end to the ongoing mysterious abductions in Kenya. Speaking on Wednesday, Odinga emphasized that the growing number of abductions in 2024 must be swiftly addressed by the government to prevent a serious threat to national security.
“This year has been difficult for Kenyans, with protests and many innocent lives lost. But we must also stop the abductions that have become so common,” Odinga said.
He described the abductions as “punitive” and “strange,” urging the government to take strong action to end them. “We cannot live in a country where people disappear without reason and are kept incommunicado for long periods. The government must act now to ensure safety and security,” he added.
Odinga also noted that using abductions as a form of unjust punishment has become more common. He stated that anyone breaking the law should be dealt with according to legal procedures.
“In the past, people were arrested and taken to Nyayo House, but now they disappear to unknown places. This is primitive and unacceptable,” he said.
Mombasa Catholic Archbishop Martin Kivuva expressed similar concerns, warning that these abductions could affect the peace leading up to the 2027 General Election. He urged the government to enforce the law and stop the practice.
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“The abductions remind us of the colonial era when people were tortured for simply speaking out,” Kivuva said in his Christmas sermon. “We call on the President to take action and help rebuild trust in the country.”
Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Ole Sapit also condemned the abductions, calling for those responsible to stop their actions. He expressed solidarity with families who have lost loved ones to kidnapping and called for an investigation.
“This Christmas should be a time of celebration, but instead, many families are in pain, not knowing where their loved ones are. We stand with them and pray for their safe return,” Ole Sapit said.
In the past week, three people have been abducted. On Sunday evening, 24-year-old Benard Kavuli was kidnapped at a petrol station in Ngong by four armed men in a white Probox.
His abduction is believed to be linked to his social media activity, where he criticized the government and highlighted issues related to the 2007 post-election violence.
Kavuli’s abduction came a day after two other individuals, Peter Muteti and Billy Mwangi, were kidnapped in similar circumstances in Uthiru and Embu.
Both have been missing since their abductions, which were captured on CCTV footage showing the armed men taking Muteti while he was shopping.
Raila Odinga Urges Government to End Rising Abductions in Kenya
