Kathiani Member of Parliament Robert Mbui /handout
Kathiani MP and National Assembly Deputy Minority Leader Robert Mbui raised alarm over what he described as a worsening crisis of abductions and unexplained deaths across the country.
Mbui said the country was now witnessing bodies being discovered in different locations after people had reportedly gone missing.
His remarks came amid growing national concern over enforced disappearances, alleged abductions, and the discovery of bodies in several parts of the country.
Speaking on the issue, Mbui warned that the trend had become a major national problem, arguing that it threatened the rule of law and public confidence in security agencies.
He stated that cases of abductions had continued to be reported despite repeated calls for investigations and accountability.
"This issue of abductions and disappearances is really a major problem in this country. In fact, soon after people disappear or are abducted, we have started seeing bodies appearing in different parts of the country," he said.
"Recently, we had bodies found in Kitui, just a few days ago, we had bodies found in my own constituency, which causes an alarm to people who live in these areas," Mbui added.
According to Mbui, Kenyans were increasingly worried because some individuals who disappeared were later found dead, while others remained unaccounted for.
The legislator claimed authorities had failed to provide satisfactory answers regarding disappearances and the discovery of bodies.
He questioned why investigations into such incidents often take long or fail to produce conclusive results, saying citizens deserve to know who is behind the abductions and killings.
Mbui has also linked the issue to broader concerns about human rights and governance.
"We must as a country come up with a way for anyone who gets lost, that information can reach all and sundry so that the person can be found. It could be an innocent issue of someone getting lost, but sometimes even if they are abducted, they could be sported in a place."
Earlier, he defended calls by leaders demanding action against abductions, arguing that the country risks sliding into lawlessness if perpetrators are not identified and prosecuted.
He said the matter goes beyond politics and touches on the safety and constitutional rights of all Kenyans.
His latest remarks come against the backdrop of sustained public debate over disappearances reported across the country.
Several leaders, religious organisations, and civil society groups have called for thorough investigations into the alleged abductions and deaths.
