Nick Mwangi, the Secretary General of the Kenya Ahadi Party, has accused the government of abducting young Kenyans out of fear of their growing influence, vowing to ensure President William Ruto serves only one term.
Speaking on a morning show in a local TV station on Friday, July 4, 2025, Mwangi expressed alarm over a series of abductions targeting youth, which he claims reflect the state’s anxiety about the younger generation’s push for change.
“We’ve seen last weekend, our brothers and sisters from DCP, we’ve seen Kawanjiru was abducted in Kiambu. We’ve seen that Wanjiku Thiga was abducted in Kamakis,” Mwangi stated, highlighting recent cases.
He also questioned the government’s motives.
“Are they really afraid of the young people? Is it that they are afraid that their time is finally over?”
Rising fear and intimidation
These remarks come amid reports of over 80 abductions since June 2024. The Ahadi Party leader also referenced a recent court appearance linked to Justice Chacha Mwita.
“Now, we see our brother who came to court yesterday after Justice Chacha issued his subjection to court, whether alive or dead. And almost immediately, we see the DCI director coming and saying, coming also to court,” he noted.
Mwangi suggested these incidents show a pattern of intimidation, with the government targeting vocal youth to suppress dissent.
“When a thief comes to your home, Trevor, he steals your television, your food, your fridge, and finally, your wife,” Mwangi said, drawing a vivid analogy.
“What is the appropriate measure for you to do to the thief? Just to make sure that the thief is out of your home.”
He emphasised that young Kenyans are determined to reclaim their country.
“That is what we are saying as young people, that we must make sure that this is our country and this person is a one-time president.”
The abductions have sparked widespread fear, with activists and families demanding answers.
President Ruto, who previously dismissed such reports as “fake news,” promised in December 2024 to address the issue, though he stopped short of admitting government involvement.
Mwangi’s remarks reflect growing tensions, as youth-led protests against corruption and police brutality continue to challenge Ruto’s administration
Kenneth Mwenda
Kenneth Mwenda is a digital writer with over five years of experience. He graduated in February 2022 with a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from The Co-operative University of Kenya. He has written news and feature stories for platforms such as Construction Review Online, Sports Brief, Briefly News, and Criptonizando. In 2023, he completed a course in Digital Investigation Techniques with AFP. He joined K24 Digital in May 2025. For inquiries, he can be reached at [email protected].
