Deputy President William Ruto on Tuesday, December 28 visited his digital strategist Dennis Itumbi at the Nairobi West Hospital where he is admitted.
According to the photos shared online, DP Ruto was pictured having a chat with Itumbi by his bedside.
"Pole Dennis. Get well soon. God is the Almighty," the DP wished Itumbi a speedy recovery.
Itumbi was allegedly abducted on Thursday last week along Kiambu road and beaten up before being abandoned on the roadside naked in Kasarani area.
Reports indicated that he was first rushed to Neema hospital for first aid before being transferred to Nairobi West hospital.
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He had injuries on most of his body parts when he was found naked in Lucky Summer area, Kasarani, Nairobi by a taxi driver.
According to a statement issued by NPS Spokesperson Bruno Isohi Shioso, police launched investigations into the incident.
"A report of alleged abduction of Mr. Dennis Itumbi was reported at Thindingua Police Station Post vide OB 10/23/12/2021 AT 1540 HRS. Police have since launched investigations with a view to the circumstances surrounding this incident," the Police spokesperson stated.
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A group of MPs allied to DP Ruto claimed that the blogger was abducted and tortured for being vocal against powerful government officers.
"Itumbi has confirmed that his abductors took turns beating him while warning him that the torture was revenge for his social media coverage of CS Fred Matiang'i, PS Karanja Kibicho, the Inspector-General of the Police Service Hillary Mutyambai and DCI George Kinoti," the MPs statement read.
