Nyandarua Senator John Methu has requested Senate Speaker Amason Kingi to convene a special sitting to address cases of abductions in the country.
In a letter dated December 27, 2024, Methu argued that the matter raises deep national concern as it infringes freedoms enshrined in the constitution.
The vocal lawmaker, who is allied to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, further claimed that the admission by investigative agencies that they are not behind the abductions raises concern about the existence of an organized criminal syndicate.
"This matter has raised deep national concern as it infringes on the fundamental human rights and freedoms enshrined in our Constitution, including the freedom of expression, association, and the right to life and security.
"Alarmingly, admissions by the Kenya Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations that they are not responsible for these abductions have raised growing concerns of the existence of an organized criminal syndicate operating outside the command of the Inspector General. This syndicate appears to target and silence critics of the current administration," read part of the letter.
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Methu maintained that the Senate must take the necessary steps to demand immediate action by the government to stop abductions in the country.
"Given the urgency and gravity of this matter, I request you to convene this Special Sitting to debate and adopt actionable recommendations to safeguard the rights and freedoms of all Kenyans," Methu remarked.
This comes even as four young Kenyans who had been abducted previously were released.
Peter Muteti, Billy Mwangi, Bernard Kavuli and Rony Kiplangat were all freed on Monday morning, January 6.
Meanwhile, the Senate is on long recess till February 2025.
