Mukurwe-ini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia has criticised President William Ruto over what he termed continued cases of abductions and enforced disappearances, accusing the government of failing to honour repeated promises to end the practice.

Speaking during an interview with a local radio station on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Kagucia said recent incidents of disappearances and claims of torture point to a worrying pattern that directly contradicts commitments previously made by the Head of State.

Kagucia faults government over continued abductions

Kagucia argued that the reported incidents violate both Kenyan law and international human rights obligations, warning that the continued trend is creating fear among citizens who criticise the government.

“What is happening is against local and international laws. It is unfortunate that the President has promised severally that abduction will not be done but we have consistently seen this happen,” Kagucia said.

In one of his sharpest attacks, the lawmaker accused the state of normalising violence against citizens while hiding behind compensation promises.

“The government is simply saying we will maim you and pay you,” he stated.

His remarks come amid growing public outrage over reports of activists and protesters disappearing after taking part in recent anti-government demonstrations.

KHRC raises alarm over missing protesters

The criticism follows claims by the Kenya Human Rights Commission that three people who allegedly disappeared during the June 25 commemorative protests were later found dumped in Nairobi’s Hurlingham area, while four others remained unaccounted for.

“Three comrades who forcibly disappeared during the June 25 commemoration were found dumped around Hurlingham today at 5 am. Four others are still missing. We demand their immediate, unconditional release,” KHRC said in a statement.

The rights body identified the recovered protesters as Collins Otieno, Fredrick Ojiro and Christine Lubanga, while demanding answers over those still missing.

Orengo demands accountability over Lichuma case

Separately, Siaya Governor James Orengo also condemned the alleged abduction and torture of activist Davis Lichuma, describing the incident as a criminal act by the state.

“What is happening to Lichuma is a criminal act of the state,” Orengo said during an interview on Monday.

The growing criticism now adds pressure on the government as human rights groups intensify demands for accountability over rising allegations of enforced disappearances, unlawful detentions and torture linked to recent protests across the country.