Julius Kiprop
- The family of 22-year-old social media influencer Peter Muteti is asking for help to find him after he was allegedly kidnapped outside his apartment in Uthiru, Nairobi, on Saturday morning.
- Witnesses say four armed men, one wearing a police uniform, forced Muteti into a car around 9 a.m.
- His phone was switched off soon after the incident, and he has not been reached since.
- Muteti had been receiving threatening messages before the abduction after posting an AI image of President William Ruto.
Peter Muteti, a 22-year-old social media influencer, was allegedly abducted outside his Uthiru apartment in Nairobi on Saturday morning. His family is now asking for help to find him. Witnesses say four men, including one in a police uniform, took Muteti into a car at around 9 a.m.
The Abduction
According to witnesses, two of the men jumped out of a moving car, grabbed Muteti, and forced him into another vehicle. The vehicle sped away with the registration number KCF 035M. After the incident, Muteti’s phone was turned off, and he has not been contacted since.
Threats Before the Abduction
Muteti’s girlfriend, Mary Wambui, shared that he had been scared after receiving threatening messages on X. These threats came after Muteti posted an AI-generated image of President William Ruto on Thursday. Muteti deleted the post that same day because he was worried about the possible reactions.
Family’s Appeal
Muteti’s family has reported the abduction to the police at Kabete Police Station. They are asking authorities to investigate quickly and to look at CCTV footage from his apartment and nearby areas to find the people responsible. Muteti’s brother, Kelvin Njeru, is especially worried because one of the men involved was wearing a police uniform.
Public Reactions and Calls for Justice
The abduction has caused anger online, with many Kenyans calling for Muteti’s safe return. The case has raised more concerns about enforced disappearances in Kenya, especially targeting people who speak out against the government.
This incident comes shortly after Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki denied any responsibility for the deaths of about 60 protesters during anti-government protests in 2024. Kindiki, who was the Interior Cabinet Secretary at the time, said the decisions about the police were made by the Inspector General of Police, not him.
However, this has not helped ease fears among the public. Many are questioning the rise in violence and intimidation against people who criticize the government.
Peter Muteti’s abduction has sparked fear and anger across Kenya, raising serious concerns about the safety of government critics and the growing use of violence and intimidation. His family is urgently asking for help in finding him, and the public is demanding justice.
