By Antynet Ford
Kenyans have raised concerns over the escalation of kidnapping instances in the country, which they believe is linked to the continuing protests over the contentious Finance Bill 2024.
This comes after Kenyans thought to be leading or vocal about the protests were mysteriously kidnapped by officers and taken to unknown locations, only to be freed hours later after public outcry.
As of Monday morning, four known abductions and one attempted case had been reported, prompting questions about why these Kenyans are being arrested so irresponsibly.
Vexed Kenyans have refused to be intimidated by the abductions, creating posters with the words “Abductions won’t stop us” to show that they will not give up in their fight against the Bill.
The same abduction pattern was witnessed on Saturday night Leslie Muturi, the son of Attorney General (AG) Justin Muturi, was reportedly kidnapped on Saturday night in Nairobi’s Lavington area.
Muturi “had been found and released in a police station where he was kidnapped,” according to a Sunday statement to the public by his close friends who had raised alarm following his reported abduction.
Embakasi West MP Mark Mwenje revealed in a video that Leslie had been abducted and his car abandoned by the road.
The incident followed the abduction of prominent X user Billy Simani, better known as Crazy Nairobian, who was on Saturday evening released from police custody following his arrest on Friday.
His release came after over 50,000 Kenyans joined an X Space on Saturday, calling for his release. Reasons behind his arrest have however remained a mystery despite claims by digital strategist Dennis Itumbi that the influencer was accused of sending threatening messages to a public servant.
One of the top mobilisers of the demonstrations Shad Khalif has also reportedly been abducted as Kenyans online are now demanding his immediate release.
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