CS Justin Muturi Breaks Silence Over Son’s Abduction

Nairobi, Kenya – Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Resource Development Justin Muturi, has made a scathing critique of the government’s handling of recent abductions and extrajudicial activities, calling for urgent action to end the troubling trend. In a public address at the Nairobi Serena, the CS disclosed personal anguish over the abduction of his son and questioned the state’s commitment to protecting citizens’ rights.

Speaking at a recent gathering in Embu, Mr. Muturi who is also the immediate former Attorney-General, revealed that his son had been abducted by armed, hooded men and held incommunicado for weeks. Despite his position as AG at the time, and his status as a member of the National Security Council, he said his efforts to locate his son were met with silence from security agencies. “It is unacceptable that, to this day, I have not received any explanation or reason for his abduction,” he lamented.

The abduction occurred in the context of what the former AG described as a growing wave of forced disappearances and unexplained deaths since mid-last year. He criticized the government for failing to prevent these incidents, despite public outcry. “The security agencies claim they are not involved, but they have also failed to stop these abductions, which are happening in full public glare,” he said.

During his address, the former AG accused the government of abdicating its duty to protect citizens’ lives and called for transparency in addressing the crisis. He demanded to know how many individuals had been abducted? How many have been released, and how many remain detained, and where they are being held.

While acknowledging the principle of collective responsibility as a cabinet member, the former AG said he could no longer remain silent. “I have taken this unusual step to ensure that the issue of abductions and extrajudicial activities is honestly debated in this country,” he stated.

The former AG also referenced the President’s remarks on the need to end the abductions but insisted that words must be backed by action. He expressed concern that the continued disappearances could erode public trust in the government and lead to chaos.

The former AG’s revelations have sparked fresh debate over the role of security agencies and the government’s accountability in protecting citizens. Following his comments, reports emerged that several abducted youths had been released. However, he noted that many remain unaccounted for.

“The government cannot claim ignorance in the face of such blatant violations of human rights,” he said. “Let us work together to ensure the safety, dignity, and freedom of all Kenyans.”

This statement has added to growing calls from human rights groups and civil society for the government to act decisively to address the crisis.