PS Omollo denies abductions as families search for missing kin

Kenya's Interior Principal Secretary, Raymond Omollo, has firmly denied that abductions are taking place under the current administration, asserting that such practices are a relic of a "previous regime."

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Omollo stated, "I am actually struggling to understand the concern because when you say there is a re-emergence of abductions, I can clearly state that that only happened in the previous regime, not under President Ruto’s administration."

His remarks followed protests by residents of Mathare, Nairobi, who were demanding the release of Maxwell Kiarie, known as "Maxi," and Abdulaziz "Zizou" Molu. The two men were reportedly abducted under unclear circumstances on June 30, 2026.

The denial by the Interior PS directly contrasts the claims and concerns voiced by the protesting families and community members in Mathare, who are actively searching for their missing relatives.

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I am actually struggling to understand the concern because when you say there is a re-emergence of abductions, I can clearly state that that only happened in the previous regime, not under President Ruto’s administration.