Murkomen says he is in the process of convening a meeting with all criminal justice actors –these being the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Inspector General of Police, so that they discuss the question of abductions.

Many of the victims are students affiliated with the association, further escalating their concerns.

Amnesty International Kenya Director Irũngũ Houghton said their calls to have all the abductees released will not stop until Steve Mbisi, one of the abductees whose location isn't still known is also released.

The lawmaker warned that these actions are part of a broader attempt to dismantle the country's democratic institutions.

Despite his reluctance to share specifics, Kibet pointed out the seriousness of his experience.

The Eastleigh Voice Political Reporter Barack Oduor spoke to Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu, an ardent ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on claims that Gachagua could be behind the abductions to seek political sympathy.

The leaders include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah.

The police denied responsibility for the release of Bernard Kavuli, Billy Wanyiri Mwangi, Peter Muteti, and Rony Kiplagat and instead claimed that officers were collaborating with the victims to nail the perpetrators.

Among the missing Kenyans is 24-year-old Billy Wanyiri Mwangi, who was abducted outside a barber shop in Embu town on December 21, 2024.

The cases were mentioned in court on Friday, where it was revealed that the six men; Ronny Kiplagat, Steve Kavingo Mbisi, Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, and Kelvin Muthoni had still not been released by the police.

Ruto said Kenya's allies and partners are watching the events happening and expressing concern over the ongoing talks over abductions and other issues affecting the country.

The petition follows a directive by High Court judge Bahati Mwamuye instructing the release of seven youths reportedly abducted by individuals believed to be police officers.

The missing persons are Gideon Kibet, Ronny Kiplagat, Steve Kavingo Mbisi, Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, and Kelvin Muthoni.

Protests come after the expiry of a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the unconditional release of individuals allegedly held incommunicado by state agents.

LSK President Faith Odhiambo has criticised the police leadership for failing to fulfil its constitutional mandate to ensure the safety and security of all Kenyans.

Karua also linked the recent abductions to the controversial disappearance of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye in Nairobi last month.

The DCI refuted claims that one of its vehicles, a white Subaru Forester, was used in the alleged abduction, terming the accusations baseless and sensationalised.

Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit of the Anglican Church of Kenya described the abductions as "acts of darkness."

Kanja made it clear that those who abduct commit crimes, and those crimes are ordinary, presented before a court of law for a judge to decide.

Peter Muteti, 22, a social media influencer, is said to have been forcibly taken by four armed men including one dressed in police uniform around 9 am on December 21.

Despite reassurances from Deputy President Kithure Kindiki about improved security measures, cases of abductions and disappearances continue to increase.

The organisation said witnesses and survivors of the spate of abductions said abductors drove unmarked cars.

The shocked families of the abducted victims who accompanied the activists wailed as the commotion ensued.

They were located in Gachie, Kihara Ward in Kiambu County on Thursday night.

Kanja brings nearly four decades of law enforcement experience to his new role.

Yusuf was not under investigation for any offence or reported for any crime before his abduction around 8 pm.

Speaking to The Eastleigh Voice, County Chief of Staff Noah Akala revealed that soon after the abduction, a city lawyer contacted the county administration, demanding Sh15 million by the end of the day.

They say abductions and extrajudicial killings continue with impunity despite the president's promise to end the practice. 

In 2021, the use of civilian cars during police undercover missions was banned in a bid to stop extra-judicial killings and kidnappings