Wamuzi News Ke
After weeks of uncertainty, 22-year-old Peter Muteti and 24-year-old Billy Mwangi have been found alive, bringing an end to a 15-day search for the missing young men.
Both were reunited with their families on Monday, January 6, thanks to good Samaritans who facilitated their return. Mwangi reportedly arrived at his father’s home in Majengo, while Muteti’s family confirmed his safe return after his abduction last December.
Peter Muteti was discovered in a dazed state in Nairobi’s Central Business District and has been taken home to recover. Similarly, Mwangi’s homecoming in Embu was met with emotional relief from his mother and family, marking the conclusion of a search during which police denied involvement in their disappearances.
Two other abductees were also found alive: cartoonist Kibet Bull’s brother, Rony Kiplagat, located in Machakos, and Benard Kavuli, found in Kitale.
The disappearances had sparked public protests, particularly in Embu, after Mwangi was reportedly taken from a barbershop. Witnesses said four armed men abducted Muteti in Nairobi’s Uthiru area in broad daylight, with some speculating that a controversial social media post may have triggered his abduction.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja previously denied any police involvement in the incidents, asserting that no stations were holding the missing individuals.
Their release comes as Kenyans prepare for anti-abduction protests, urging the government to address the growing cases of enforced disappearances. These cases, including Mwangi and Muteti’s, have fueled public outcry and increased pressure on authorities to ensure accountability and safety.
