President William Ruto has finally addressed the rising wave of abductions in the country, breaking his silence amid growing public anger and concern.

Speaking at the Raila Odinga Stadium on Friday, President Ruto promised swift action to end the abductions and restore public confidence in Kenya’s security systems.

While remaining cautious with his words, he emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting citizens.

“We all want to walk together.

I urge all parents to take care of our children, who are blessings from God. The government will play its part,” he stated.

Ruto reassured Kenyans, saying, “Na yale yamesemekana mambo ya abduction tutakomesha ndio vijana wa Kenya waweze kuishi kwa amani na vilevile wawe na nidhamu ili tuweze kujenga Kenya pamoja.”

(“We will stop these abductions so that Kenyan youth can live in peace, with discipline, and together we can build Kenya.”)

Prime Minister Raila Odinga also weighed in, urging the president to act swiftly and hold those responsible accountable.

“The cases of young people being arrested carelessly, handcuffed, and tortured must stop. Those behind these actions should face justice,” Raila said.

Their remarks follow a surge in abduction cases, with the National Police Service (NPS) denying any involvement in the troubling incidents.

However, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly accused the government, directly pointing fingers at President Ruto.

Speaking in Nyeri, Gachagua claimed that the abductions appear to have state backing.

“To remain silent or inactive suggests that these actions are being carried out with his (Ruto’s) knowledge and consent,” Gachagua said.

He argued that most victims share a common link — their vocal criticism of President Ruto’s administration.

According to him, the state cannot distance itself from these troubling events.

In December alone, seven Kenyans, including cartoonist Gideon Kibet (Kibet Bull), Steve Mbisi,

Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, Naomi (who was later found), and Rony Kiplang’at, were reported missing after criticizing the government online.

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) revealed that since June, 29 people have been reported missing.

In the past three months, 13 additional cases have been documented, bringing the total number of reported abductions to 82 since June 2024.

As Kenyans demand answers, the government’s next steps will determine whether public trust can be fully restored.