Government Assures Kenyans of Protection Amid Rising Abduction Cases
“The government is keen on ensuring the safety of all its citizens. Anyone involved in these criminal activities will be brought to justice,” Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura
Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura addresses the media at Ilula Integrated School in Eldoret during the launch of a girls' dormitory, assuring Kenyans of the government’s commitment to combating rising cases of abductions and bringing perpetrators to justice.
Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has assured Kenyans that the government is committed to protecting all its citizens amid growing concerns over the rising cases of abductions reported across the country. Speaking in Eldoret during the launch of a girls’ dormitory at Ilula Integrated School, Mwaura emphasized that those found culpable of these heinous acts will face the full force of the law.
Mwaura urged Kenyans to come forward with any relevant information that could assist government agencies in their investigations into the abduction and murder cases. “The government is keen on ensuring the safety of all its citizens. Anyone involved in these criminal activities will be brought to justice,” he said. He also called on the police and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to conduct independent investigations into any allegations implicating police officers in the abduction cases.
However, Mwaura took a swipe at Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Justin Muturi, who has openly criticized the government over the handling of abduction and extrajudicial killing cases. Mwaura remarked that Muturi should share any relevant information with the appropriate government agencies instead of addressing the media, noting that Muturi already has direct access to the Head of State.
This comes against the backdrop of mounting public outrage following a series of high-profile abductions and extrajudicial killings. Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Justin Muturi has openly criticized the government over its handling of the crisis, taking direct aim at President William Ruto’s administration. Addressing the media on Friday at City Mortuary, where the bodies of two of four young men abducted in Mlolongo were discovered, Muturi condemned the ongoing disappearances and killings of Kenyan youths.
“This is murder most foul. It is only fair that, at this point, the country shelves any other business to discuss this matter of abductions and extrajudicial killings,” Muturi declared. He proposed the formation of a commission of inquiry comprising representatives from the Law Society of Kenya, religious groups, and civil society organizations such as Amnesty International Kenya and the Kenya Human Rights Commission to unearth the truth behind these incidents.
Meanwhile, Chief Justice Martha Koome has strongly condemned the surge in abductions and femicide cases in the country, describing them as acts of lawlessness that have no place in a progressive nation. Speaking during a Judiciary Open Day forum at Thika Law Courts, Koome reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to upholding justice and the rule of law without fear or favor.
“As a mother, I am deeply disturbed when I hear about these abductions and femicide cases. I put myself in the shoes of parents whose children have been abducted, left wondering for days, even months, about their fate,” she said. Koome stressed that Kenya is governed by the rule of law, and if abducted individuals are suspected of committing any crimes, they should be presented in court for a fair hearing, not held incommunicado.
She further noted that the Judiciary is prepared to extend working hours to ensure timely justice for all, reaffirming that justice should be accessible and swift, especially in cases involving human rights violations.
As pressure mounts on security agencies to act decisively, Kenyans await concrete measures from the government to curb these disturbing trends and restore public confidence in the country’s justice and security systems.
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