Another abduction! The Nation witnessed the abduction of former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter in Nairobi, another incident in a series of proliferating gangland-type kidnappings.
This alarming trend, including the abduction of numerous young people that we have consistently and unequivocally condemned, heralds a grim future for the rule of law that Kenya prides itself on.
Since the onset of the vehement opposition to oppressive economic policies mounted by young people, some of them remain missing, held incommunicado, while their families are distressed about the whereabouts of their loved ones.
This desperate attempt to instill fear in the public and silence dissent is unwarranted, uncalled for, and has no place in our nation.
The constitution and Kenyan laws are very clear about arresting anyone suspected of committing a crime. The police must inform such individuals of the reasons for their arrest, grant them access to legal representation, and present them before a court of competent jurisdiction for a trial within twenty-four hours.
The William Ruto regime reached a new low when they abducted Mr. Alfred Keter, a former member of parliament, in broad daylight in the presence of his wife and children.
It marks a full return to the authoritarian days of the KANU era, where impunity and a lack of respect for the rule of law were the order of the day.
“They have torn apart our transformative 2010 Constitution. What a sad day for democracy and the stability of our country! This administration must realize that these actions will not silence the vast majority of Kenyans. Long live the Constitution of Kenya,” said former politician Gitobu Imanyara.
President William Ruto informed the country on live TV that there had been no abductions. Does President William Ruto consider Alfred Keter and others captured on CCTV to be normal arrests? Furthermore, why does President William Ruto not present those selected in this manner to a court of law for processing?