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A man who went missing three months ago in Laikipia, after being allegedly abducted by individuals thought to be state agents, has been found alive and reunited with his family.
Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), confirmed his release on Tuesday, saying that while he is safe, he remains deeply shaken by the experience.
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“Mr. Simon Muteti has been freed after being held incommunicado for over three months,” Odhiambo said. “He is now with his family but is still traumatized by his ordeal.”
Muteti was reportedly abducted on October 22, 2024, in Timau, Laikipia, by people believed to be members of the Special Operations Unit.
Following his release, the LSK has promised to offer legal and psychosocial support to him and his family.
His return comes just over ten days after his distressed relatives sought legal help from the LSK about his disappearance.
At that time, the LSK described the abduction as part of a concerning trend of enforced disappearances, not only in cities like Nairobi but throughout the country.
During this period, another enforced disappearance case was reported to the LSK.
Ibrahim Abdullahi, a resident of Garsen, revealed that his father, Abdullahi Ahmed, was taken into custody from the Garsen Police Station on October 5, 2024, and has been missing ever since.
On January 12, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi called for a national dialogue to address the growing number of abductions in the country.
At a press conference in Nairobi, Muturi expressed his concern over the increasing incidents and the lack of accountability from security agencies.
“It’s unfortunate that Kenyans are being abducted while the police deny any involvement,” Muturi stated.
Human rights organizations have reported over 40 abductions since June 2024, which began during a youth uprising against President William Ruto’s tax policies, which were later rescinded.
In December 2024 alone, seven youths were abducted, allegedly for producing satirical cartoons that depicted the president and other leaders negatively. They were eventually released after intense public pressure.
“We need to have a national conversation on this issue because it’s escalating,” Muturi emphasized. “We need a forum where even those who have been abducted can speak freely and share their experiences.”
