NAIROBI: A member of Kenyan President William Ruto´s cabinet on Sunday became the first to speak out over a wave of abductions of young government critics, saying his own son had been a victim.
Justin Muturi, attorney general under Ruto from October 2022 to July 2024, spoke out about the kidnappings that have enraged Kenyans for months.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights says at least 82 people have been abducted by security forces since massive youth-led protests broke out in June, with dozens still missing.
“There has been a number of abductions and in some cases unexplained deaths since the Gen Z revolts of June last year,” Muturi said in a televised statement.
“I have personally suffered as my son was abducted and disappeared and I was not sure if he was alive or dead,” he added.
Despite being a member of the National Security Council at the time of the abduction, Muturi said he was unable to garner any information on his son´s whereabouts. Muturi said his son was eventually released by “unknown forces” and never charged.
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