Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi Calls for Urgent Action on Abductions in Kenya
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has called for urgent action on the issue of abductions in Kenya, expressing sympathy for the families of the missing. Speaking at the Nairobi Funeral Home, Muturi shared his personal experience with the abduction of his son, Leslie, and criticized the governments response to the ongoing crisis. His bold remarks have sparked debates about his future in the administration, with reports suggesting he could be removed from office. Despite this, Muturi remains focused on urging the government to address the issue of abductions.
The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Justin Muturi, has called for urgent national conversations on abductions in Kenya. He gave the statement with deep sympathy for the families whose kin had gone missing some time back and those that have gone missing recently. Muturi made the remarks on Friday at a solemn event at the Nairobi Funeral Home, where he joined the relatives of the missing Mlolongo men.
In a passionate and explosive speech, Muturi, who has first-hand experience with the trauma of abduction, shared his anguish over the matter. Reflecting on his own harrowing ordeal, he revealed how his son, Leslie, was abducted, and how he was fortunate enough to receive assistance from the President, who ordered his sons release. But what about those who cant? he asked. His remarks underlined helplessness and fear, often devoid of options and support, for families of missing persons.
Muturi continued in candid remarks that further criticized the states response towards abductions. Appalled, he mentioned how, on many instances, families must bear the torture of searching for their loved ones for months and years without any closure. This is not good; parents and relatives can stay for over 40 days searching for their loved ones, and you sit somewhere saying that youre discussing matters of the economy-economy for who if youre killing and abducting the young ones?
" Muturi wondered.
His sharp criticism has stirred up an abnormally heated debate throughout the nation, especially regarding his position in the government. His provocative statements about the same administration he is a part of made many speculate that he may be leaving the public service anytime soon. There have been reports that Muturi may be kicked out of office anytime soon.
Contrary to the rumors, Muturi did not mince words when asked whether he feared the likely implications his survival might face. "The issue of my resignation or not… It suffices that I sit in government, and I am calling on the government, whose head is the President, that this matter of abductions must be discussed," he said firmly, a signal he intends to blaze a trail on the crisis without any thought to such a threat against his career.
Muturi’s remarks have sparked renewed conversations about the growing concern of enforced disappearances in Kenya, with many questioning the government’s approach to this alarming issue. As the debate continues to unfold, the fate of the missing remains a critical issue for many Kenyan families, while the governments next steps could have significant implications for the country’s ongoing fight for justice and accountability.
CS Muturi: Mr. President, I’m calling upon you now to order an end to these abductions, extra-judicial killings and an open enquiry to look into what has been happening #SemaNaCitizen @LuluHassan pic.twitter.com/rvU4nuJ9AR
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) January 31, 2025
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