Ruto Addresses Abduction and Killing Allegations During Kenya-Finland Media Briefing

Kenya-Finland Media Briefing: President Ruto Addresses Concerns Over Abductions and Killings Nairobi, Kenya – May 14, 2025 – A recent press conference between Finnish journalist Eva Erönen of YLE and Kenyan President William Ruto has brought renewed attention to allegations of government-sanctioned abductions and killings during last year's protests. Erönen directly questioned Ruto about these claims, referencing reports from human rights groups documenting dozens of deaths and disappearances. President Ruto responded by stating, "...Kenyans must not...as has happened in the past...where Kenyans disappeared, and their bodies were found in all manner of places...that will not happen under my administration." He further asserted that all those abducted have been returned to their families. While the president's statements offer reassurance, the Finnish journalist's pointed questions underscore the ongoing concerns about human rights in Kenya and the need for transparency and accountability in addressing such serious allegations. The international attention brought to this issue by YLE highlights the importance of continued monitoring of the situation.