Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed claims that cases of abductions and enforced disappearances have increased since 2024, insisting that the situation has improved under President William Ruto's administration.
Speaking before the National Assembly on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Murkomen maintained that available statistics do not support allegations of an increase in abduction cases.
The CS argued that since the Kenya Kwanza administration assumed office in 2022, the country has witnessed a reduction in cases of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
Murkomen contrasted the current administration with previous governments, citing historical incidents involving bodies recovered from River Yala and other unexplained deaths.
He maintained that President Ruto had made a commitment during his campaigns to end extrajudicial killings and abductions, adding that the government remained committed to fulfilling that promise.
The Interior CS further assured lawmakers that reported cases of abductions were being investigated and that individuals found responsible would face arrest and prosecution.
He also cautioned against confusing arrests of political leaders over alleged criminal activities with cases of abduction.
His remarks come amid growing public concern over missing persons and alleged enforced disappearances, particularly following the 2024 Gen Z protests.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) recently reported 46 additional cases of enforced disappearances in a report presented to President Ruto in June 2026. The commission called on the government to establish the whereabouts of missing persons and account for those who remain unaccounted for.
Murkomen's latest remarks are likely to reignite debate over the government's handling of abduction allegations, accountability and the protection of human rights in Kenya.
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