Kalonzo Accuses Ruto of Commanding Enforced Disappearances
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has sharply criticized the government over a series of abductions and enforced disappearances, accusing President William Ruto of leading a so-called “abduction squad.” Speaking on Wednesday during a case filed at the Milimani Law Courts, Kalonzo appeared in his capacity as a lawyer to address what he termed as an escalating crisis of human rights violations.
“It is clear that there is an abduction squad, and President William Ruto is their commander-in-chief. No amount of chest-thumping, distortion, or downright lying will improve the situation or persuade Kenyans to trust Kenya Kwanza,” Kalonzo declared.
The former vice president also condemned the absence of key government officials summoned by the court. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and NIS Director General Noordin Haji failed to honor court orders issued by Justice Bahati on December 31, 2024.
“Justice Bahati’s orders were extremely clear: IG Kanja and DG Haji were summoned to appear in court today, but they were both no-shows,” Kalonzo lamented.
As a staunch opposition leader, Kalonzo vowed to continue fighting for the rights of Kenyans. “As the people’s loyal opposition, we firmly believe that no one is above the law. These enforced disappearances must end,” he asserted.
The case comes against a backdrop of recent abductions and subsequent releases, including five Kenyans—Gideon Kibet, Bernard Kavuli, Peter Muteti, Billy Mwangi, and Ronny Kiplangat—who were freed on Monday, January 6. Meanwhile, families of Stephen Mbisi Kavingu, Martin Nyukwa Mwau, Kalani Mwema, and Justice Mutumwa continue to search for their loved ones, missing since mid-December.
Kalonzo, joined by prominent lawyers such as Martha Karua, Eugene Wamalwa, and Ndegwa Njiru, emphasized that the current administration has breached constitutional freedoms, particularly free speech and expression.
“Constitutionally guaranteed rights to free speech and expression have been violated by an increasingly autocratic and uncaring Ruto regime,” he added.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reported a worrying trend of 61 alleged police killings and 73 cases of abductions or missing persons since June 2024, with seven abductions recorded in December alone.
Families and human rights advocates are calling for swift action, accountability, and an end to these alarming violations.
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Kalonzo Accuses Ruto of Commanding Enforced Disappearances
