Ruto Accused of Lying About Abductions as List of Missing Kenyans Emerges
Civil rights group Vocal Africa has sharply condemned the remark, calling it “inaccurate, misleading, and deeply insensitive.”
“We find this statement not only inaccurate but also deeply dismissive,” said Hussein Khalid, CEO of Vocal Africa.
“Families are still searching for their loved ones months after they vanished.”
Names That Prove Otherwise
Despite Ruto’s reassurances, the group listed five unresolved cases of abductions tied to the June 2024 Gen Z-led protests.
These include:
- Emmanuel Mukuria, disappeared on June 25 in Githurai.
- Dennis Chege and Peter Macharia, last seen the same day in Nairobi’s CBD.
- Martin Mbisi and Kalani Muema, both abducted on December 17 in Mlolongo.
“These are not isolated cases,” the group said.
“They reflect a broader pattern of repression and impunity.”
Real Pain Behind the Statistics
Vocal Africa has actively supported families of missing persons since the protests began.
“We’ve documented numerous cases through fieldwork, testimonies, and community networks,” it noted.
“Many families continue to live in fear, pain, and uncertainty—made worse by official denial.”
This evidence, they say, directly contradicts Ruto’s claims.
A Call for Truth and Accountability
Now, the lobby group is daring the President to meet with the affected families.
“We are ready to present these families to meet with President Ruto,” said Khalid.
“Let him hear their pain firsthand—because healing begins with acknowledgment, not denial.”
The group maintains that accountability must come before reconciliation.
Pressure Mounts on State
Meanwhile, the government remains silent on the specific cases named by the group.
The big question still lingers:
Where are Mukuria, Chege, Macharia, Mbisi, and Muema?
Until answers come, the pain remains.
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Ruto Accused of Lying About Abductions as List of Missing Kenyans Emerges
