- Peter Muteti and Billy Mwangi, who were abducted weeks ago in separate incidents, have finally been released
- Their release follows nationwide protests led by young Kenyans demanding answers about rising abductions and pressuring President William Ruto to resign
- The president, who initially dismissed the disappearances as fake news, has now acknowledged the issue, though his remarks warning parents to discipline their children have sparked further controversy
Peter Muteti and Billy Mwangi, whose mysterious abductions sparked national outrage, have been released, bringing immense relief to their distraught families.
The two had gone missing weeks ago—Muteti abducted near his apartment in Uthiru, and Mwangi taken from a barbershop in Embu—leaving Kenyans demanding answers.
Their release comes in the wake of mass protests, largely led by Generation Z demonstrators, who took to the streets to decry the surge in abductions and pressure President William Ruto to address the disappearances.
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The president, previously dismissing the abductions as “fake news,” shifted his tone, acknowledging the reality of the incidents but controversially warning parents to discipline their children for criticizing the government harshly.
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Netizens were quick to question the president’s change in narrative, highlighting the growing public dissent, especially among the youth, against Ruto’s administration.
Protesters have criticized the government for its handling of corruption and security issues, amplifying tensions in the country.
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The timing of Muteti and Mwangi’s release—Monday, January 6th—is particularly notable, as it coincided with planned nationwide protests aimed at forcing the president to resign.
Their release, however, could momentarily ease the escalating unrest as Kenyans continue to seek accountability and justice in a nation grappling with insecurity and a restless youth population.
