Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has joined the national conversation on the recent wave of abductions in the country, urging the police to uncover the perpetrators behind the alarming incidents.
Cherargei, in a statement on Wednesday, challenged the National Police Service (NPS) to explain who is responsible for the abductions now that the service has denied involvement.
“Now that the National Police Service has confirmed they are not aware of who is abducting Kenyans, they, along with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), must immediately inform Kenyans who is behind this wave of abductions,” Cherargei asserted.
The senator emphasized that the police must provide answers about the whereabouts of the abducted individuals and identify the culprits. He questioned whether the police were powerless against the growing vice.
The recent disappearance of four individuals, including social media users, has sparked a national outcry. Those reported missing are Bill Mwangi, Peter Muteti, and Bernard Kavuli, along with an unidentified fourth victim.
Although there were allegations of police involvement, the NPS has vehemently denied the claims.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, in a statement on Thursday, reiterated that the police are not involved in the abductions and that no police station is holding the reported abductees.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the National Police Service is not involved in any abduction, and there is no police station in the country holding the reported abductees,” Kanja stated.
The IG appealed to Kenyans to avoid spreading unverified information that could tarnish the reputation of the police.
“We appeal to the public to refrain from spreading false, fabricated, malicious, and unverified information aimed at damaging the reputation of the National Police Service,” Kanja said.
He also reminded Kenyans to exercise their freedom of expression responsibly, noting that the right to free speech comes with limitations.
Senator Cherargei echoed similar sentiments, urging Kenyans to engage in respectful and constructive criticism of the government.
“My advice to all Kenyans is that if you have to criticise the government, which is your right, do so constructively, respectfully, and decently. There is no need to personalise attacks or demonise others. Don’t just make a point—make a difference,” Cherargei said.
The senator, who previously experienced a state-sponsored abduction, empathised with families of the missing, describing the ordeal as “a horrifying experience that no one should go through.”
Similarly, the leadership of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), led by Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, condemned the abductions and called for transparency in handling offenders.
“Whoever has wronged should be arrested in daylight, taken to court, and tried according to the law, not on baseless allegations,” Sapit stated.
He also encouraged Kenyans to remain resilient during these challenging times, adding, “God will eventually bring to light what is done in darkness and will sort us out in His way.”
