NAIROBI, Kenya- The Police Reforms Working Group-Kenya (PRWG-K) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent abductions of social media users Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, and Bernard Kavuli, as well as the arrest and detention of Gabriel Supeet at Ntulele Police Station.
This follows growing public anxiety over the whereabouts of Naomi, popularly known as @Jaber_totoo on social media.
In their statement on Wednesday, PRWG-K called on the Government of Kenya to uphold the Constitution, which unequivocally guarantees freedom and security under Article 29.
The group emphasized that any arrest or detention must strictly adhere to legal provisions, including the right to legal representation and presentation in court within 24 hours, as stipulated in Article 49.
The alliance also highlighted Kenya’s obligation under the United Nations Declaration on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances, which defines enforced disappearance as the deprivation of liberty by state agents or those acting on their behalf, coupled with a refusal to acknowledge the act or reveal the person’s whereabouts.
The prolonged silence and lack of transparency from the government regarding these disappearances have exacerbated public mistrust.
The PRWG-K noted that the state’s inaction undermines its constitutional duty to protect citizens and risks setting a dangerous precedent.
“We call upon the government to immediately reveal the location of these individuals, ensure their safety, and either present them before a court of law or release them unconditionally,” the group urged.
The statement also addressed remarks by the National Police Spokesperson, who denied the involvement of law enforcement in the abductions.
PRWG-K challenged the government to demonstrate its commitment to justice by investigating and holding the perpetrators accountable.
“Failure to act will embolden further violations of human rights,” the group warned.
The abductions come amid heightened scrutiny of Kenya’s human rights record, particularly in the context of enforced disappearances.
Recent cases have sparked outrage across the country, with social media platforms amplifying calls for justice and accountability.
The Police Reforms Working Group-Kenya comprises several organizations dedicated to professional, accountable, and human rights-compliant policing.
Members include Amnesty International Kenya, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), Transparency International Kenya, the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU), Defenders Coalition, and many others.
Together, they have vowed to continue advocating for justice and systemic reforms in Kenya’s policing and justice systems.
