RUTO’S ABDUCTIONS U-TURN

Has Kenya’s president William Ruto let the cat out of the bag? In August last year, he denied any knowledge of abductions of protesters by his security forces. But during a media conference on Monday, he confirmed that all abductees had been returned to their families.

Recall that, in June 2024, Kenyans protested in huge numbers against IMF-backed tax increases (on everything from bread to wheelchairs). The government’s response was a vicious crackdown, marked by arrests, abductions and killings.

While Ruto now admits there were abductions, some families don’t believe his claim that all abductees have been returned. For example, Mary Nduta continues looking for her son, who was reportedly abducted by men that identified themselves as police in October 2024.

Do you trust Ruto?