NAIROBI, Kenya- The family of 22-year-old Peter Muteti is grappling with fear and uncertainty after armed men abducted him in Uthiru, Nairobi, on Saturday morning.
Muteti, a vocal content creator, was taken by unknown assailants at around 9 am while at a local kiosk.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a Black Toyota Prado, registration number KCF 035M, trailing him moments before his abduction.
The vehicle sped off with Muteti, leaving his family and friends desperate for answers.
A frantic visit by family members to Kabete Police Station yielded no information.
The officers on duty confirmed they were unaware of Muteti’s whereabouts and denied having him in custody.
“We just want him back alive and healthy,” said Christine Kendi, Muteti’s cousin, during an interview with Y News.
Muteti’s disappearance is not an isolated incident.
In recent months, Kenya has witnessed a worrying trend of enforced disappearances targeting vocal individuals, including government critics.
Some victims have been found dead, while others resurface weeks later, often traumatized from prolonged detention.
“What happened to innocent until proven guilty?” Kendi asked.
Human rights defenders have raised alarm over the pattern, describing it as a blatant disregard for the rule of law and fundamental freedoms.
Activist Boniface Mwangi is among the notable figures calling for Muteti’s safe release.
The distressing ordeal has left Muteti’s loved ones fearing the worst.
Friends and supporters have taken to social media, sharing the hashtag #FreePeterMuteti to amplify the call for his return.
“We are pleading with whoever took Peter to let him come back home,” Kendi added.
“He is not just a content creator. He is a son, a brother, and a friend.”
As authorities remain tight-lipped, the family clings to hope that their son will be safely reunited with them.
