Popular cartoonist Gideon Kibet, known by his alias Kibet Bull, has announced that he will be reducing his online presence following a harrowing 12-day ordeal.
Kibet, an outspoken critic of the government, was allegedly abducted on December 24 due to his vocal views on social media.
He was released by his alleged captors on Monday.
In an emotional interview on Monday evening, Kibet expressed fear for both his own safety and the safety of his family.
“After what happened, I have to minimize my activity on social media,” he said, though he declined to provide details about his abduction or what he endured during his captivity.
“I cannot talk about it now,” he added.
Kibet was released alongside five others who had also been abducted under unclear circumstances.
In a social media post on his X account, he shared his experience, revealing that he was dropped off in Luanda, Vihiga County, in the early hours of Monday morning.
“They dropped me in Luanda Vihiga at 3-4 am today. I didn’t know where to go or where to book a room,” Kibet wrote.
His release came just as planned protests against abductions and forced disappearances were set to take place, with many activists voicing their outrage over the incident.
Rights groups have condemned the abduction, calling it a direct attack on free speech.
The abductions have sparked widespread outrage, leading to calls for accountability from both the public and human rights organizations.
The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has been ordered to appear in court on January 8 to explain the whereabouts of the victims.
Meanwhile, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mulele Ingonga, has instructed police to update him on the status of investigations into these cases by January 1, 2025.
The families of other individuals who were abducted, including Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, and Rony Kiplangat, reported that their loved ones have since contacted them.
Authorities confirmed that Kiplangat was found in Machakos County, Kavuli was located in Kitale after being abducted in Ngong, and Muteti was discovered in Nairobi’s Central Business District.
Witnesses said Muteti appeared disoriented, and he is now recovering at home.
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