7 Kenyans Abducted in December: The Facts

1. Gideon Kibet (Kibet Bull)

Gideon Kibet, known online as "Kibet Bull," is a 23-year-old digital artist and student at Egerton University in Nakuru, Kenya.

He gained prominence for his satirical silhouettes depicting President William Ruto and other political figures, which he shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, amassing over 86,000 followers.

On December 24, 2024, Gideon was abducted in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, after attending an event hosted by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah in Nairobi.

His mother, Caroline Mutai, expressed distress over his disappearance, noting that he had been set to travel to Israel for further studies on December 27, 2024. She had secured a KSh 200,000 loan to facilitate his education in Israel.

 2. Ronny Kiplagat

A few days earlier, on December 21, 2024, Gideon's younger brother, Ronny Kiplagat, also went missing.

The family believes Ronny's abduction may have been used to lure Gideon.

3. Steve Kavingo Mbisi

Steve Kavingo Mbisi, a 22-year-old from Mlolongo, Kenya, was abducted on December 17, 2024.

He was forcibly taken from his home in Kathangaita by two masked men. His whereabouts remain unknown.

4. Billy Wanyiri Mwangi

The 24-year-old university student and social media influencer, was abducted on December 21, 2024, in Embu Town, Kenya.

He was last seen at a barbershop in the town, where he was forcibly taken by two men in hoodies. Witnesses reported that the men drove off with him in a car.

Billy is known for his active presence on social media, where he frequently posts content engaging with current events and societal issues.

His family describes him as a social and friendly person with no known enemies. They have expressed deep concern over his disappearance and have appealed to the government for assistance in locating him.

5. Peter Muteti

Peter Muteti, a 22-year-old social media influencer known as "The Nairobiyan" on X (formerly Twitter), was abducted on December 21, 2024, in Uthiru, Nairobi County.

At approximately 9:00 AM, he was forcibly taken from a kiosk near his home by armed men in a white Prado vehicle.

Peter's family reported the incident to Kabete Police Station, but as of now, his whereabouts remain unknown.

His father has publicly appealed to the government for assistance in locating him.

6. Kelvin Muthomi

The 26-year-old from Meru County, Kenya, was abducted on December 26, 2024, in Githurai 45, Nairobi. He was last seen on his way home, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

As of now, Kelvin's whereabouts remain unknown, and his family continues to seek information and justice regarding his abduction.

7. Bernard Kavuli

A 24-year-old fourth-year Journalism student at Mount Kenya University (MKU), was abducted on December 22, 2024, in Ngong Town, Kajiado County.

On the evening of his abduction, Bernard was walking near a petrol station in Ngong when he was forcibly taken by two men into a white Probox vehicle.

CCTV footage captured the incident, showing Bernard being grabbed and driven away.

His family has expressed deep concern over his disappearance, with his sister, Mary Kavuli, stating that they have been in despair since the incident and are uncertain about his whereabouts.

Concerns about Recent Abductions

On boxing day, the Kenyan National Commission on Human Rights revealed that in the last six months, there has been 82 abductions in Kenya.

29 of those abductions are missing since June 2024. The rising cases of abduction saw Kenyans recently take to the streets to speak against it.

Last week, President Willian Ruto promised Kenyans he would put an end to abductions in the country.

"We all want to go together. I want to urge all parents that our children are a blessing from God and you should take care of them and the government will do our part," he said.

Adding, “What has been said about abductions, we will stop them so Kenyan youth can live in peace, but they should have discipline and be polite so that we can build Kenya together."

Five days later, Ruto is being called out by many as all the seven abductees are still missing.