Ruto’s Government Pressured by UK to Resolve Youth Abduction Cases
The United Kingdom has called on President William Ruto’s administration to launch immediate and transparent investigations into the mysterious disappearances and subsequent recovery of five young Kenyans.
In a statement issued on Thursday, British High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan welcomed the safe return of the five individuals, who were found alive on January 6. Despite this positive outcome, Wigan emphasized that Kenya must address the underlying abduction incidents to uphold fundamental human rights.
“This will not only demonstrate Kenya’s commitment to safeguarding fundamental rights but also bolster its standing as a leader in the United Nations Human Rights Council,” Wigan remarked.
The UK diplomat’s statement comes shortly after the abductees, including 24-year-old Billy Mwangi and 22-year-old Peter Muteti, were found alive in various locations. Muteti was discovered in Nairobi’s Central Business District and handed over to his family, while Mwangi was reportedly left in Nyeri County and later reunited with his relatives in Embu. Two others, Benard Kavuli and Ronny Kiplagat, were located in Kitale and Machakos Counties respectively.
Wigan’s call aligns with a High Court ruling in Nairobi compelling senior police officials to appear on January 27. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and DCI boss Mohamed Amin were summoned after failing to attend a hearing on January 8. The case, filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), also implicates high-ranking officials like Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and MP Kimani Ichung’wah.
As Kenya faces mounting pressure to resolve the abduction saga, the spotlight remains on its ability to uphold justice and maintain its international commitments to human rights.
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Ruto’s Government Pressured by UK to Resolve Youth Abduction Cases
