Arise Media 
BY RITA MUTHONI
A group of leaders from Mount Kenya East has sharply criticized the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja Kirocho, for what they describe as his failure to act decisively on the recent wave of abductions sweeping the country.
Speaking at the burial of Eric Kivuti, the son of former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti, in Kanyuambora, Mbeere North Subcounty, the leaders expressed grave concerns about national security.
Led by Runyenjes MP Eric Muchangi, they accused the National Police Service of neglecting its duty to protect citizens, leaving families gripped by fear and uncertainty.
“I am disturbed to see families agonize over their missing loved ones. Vehicles used in these abductions are being exposed on TV, yet no perpetrators are in custody. The Inspector General has to ensure justice,” he said.
Karemba also took to Facebook earlier, calling out Kanja for failing to provide investigation updates and merely exonerating the police without evidence of progress.
Former Leaders Call for Action
Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi condemned the rising trend of extrajudicial arrests, targeting critics of the government.
Kiraitu urged President William Ruto to deliver on his December 2024 promise to end such practices.
“This is a direct violation of freedom of speech enshrined in our Constitution. We must not witness such injustices in 2025,” Murungi said, urging the church to stand firm as society’s moral compass.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua applauded vocal leaders like Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji for championing the issue.
He criticized other leaders for their silence, accusing them of enabling a dictatorial regime.
“A church must amplify the people’s voice when the government fails them,” Gachagua stated.
He refuted claims by Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wa linking him to the abductions, accusing his political opponents of tarnishing his name.
Rising Concerns
At least seven youngsters, aged between 22 and 24, have been missing since November 2024.
Their disappearances—allegedly linked to online criticism of the government—occurred across various locations, including Uthiru, Ngong Town, Embu Town, and Kathangaita.
Kenyan human rights groups, the Law Society of Kenya, and churches continue to demand accountability and urge the police chief to address the matter swiftly.
The abductions have left the nation on the edge, with mounting pressure on authorities to restore public trust and ensure justice for the missing.
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