Ruto’s remarks on abductions misinterpreted, Murkomen clarifies

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defended President William Ruto’s comments on abductions, which drew criticism on Monday.

In his remarks, the President stated that his administration would ensure that no more abductions take place.

“Many people misunderstood the president. His remarks were twisted. The President was simply stating the government position that it will ensure no abductions happen.

The CS said: “Do you have to be doing something to put an end to it as a Government? The Government has a responsibility to end crime and that is what we are doing.”

He went on: “Stopping it doesn’t mean we were the ones doing it. When I say, for instance, that we have stopped drug trafficking, does it mean we were involved? No.”

“The President confirmed what I have been saying all along. That the Government is not in the business of abductions,” he said.

CS Murkomen was speaking in Marsabit during his 13th Jukwaa La Usalama tour of the county.

He was accompanied by Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali, Inspector General Douglas Kanja, Laisamis MP Joseph Lekuton, and his North Horr counterpart Wario Guyo.