- Bernard Kavuli, one of the five hostages released on January 6, has recounted his ordeal of 15 days in captivity
- Kavuli described being stripped, beaten, denied food, and transported between two locations, one believed to be in the forest.
- He received a hero's welcome in his village of Kalamba Muyo, Kitui county, where he urged the release of others still in captivity
Bernard Kavuli, one of the five people released by the kidnappers on January 6, has recounted the horrific details of his 15-day captivity.
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Speaking in his village, Kavuli described being brutally treated, including being beaten, starved and forcibly imprisoned by other captured people.
Kavuli, who was abducted on December 22, 2024, at the Ngong gas station, said he was detained in two different locations.
“I was blindfolded and taken to a dark room where I was kept naked for four or five days. They beat me repeatedly and denied me food. I only drank water for two days,” he told the residents in the local dialect of Kikamba during a gathering in the village market.
He disclosed that after five days, he was transferred to another location, which he believes was inside the forest.
“There were two blocks where we were being held, and I remember meeting other kidnappers who have been released,” he added.
Kavuli said he prayed for her to be saved throughout the ordeal, which made her lose six kilos due to the difficult situation.
Kavuli was given a hero's welcome after being released by the kidnappers
Kavuli's homecoming celebration saw jubilant celebrations in his village. Boda boda drivers led a large procession as businesses came to a standstill. Villagers flocked to the streets to welcome him, with the celebrations starting at his home church before concluding with a public meeting at the market.
Addressing the meeting, Kavuli called on Kenyans to advocate for the release of other kidnapped people who are still in captivity.
“There are still around 30 people being held where I was kept,” he said, adding that their release should remain a priority.
Kavuli's lawyer, Shadrack Wambui, reiterated his concern, calling for immediate action to free the remaining hostages.
“We ask the president to intervene and ensure that those who are still detained are released,” Wambui said.
Kavuli's sister, Msomi Mwende, recalled the pain of the family at the time of his disappearance.
“If someone has committed a crime, let the law take its course. It is difficult for parents to live without knowing where their child is,” he complained.
Justin Muturi accuses Noordin Haji of kidnapping his son
This case comes a few days after the Minister of Public Service Justin Muturi accusing the director of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), Noordin Haji, as the organizer of the kidnapping of his son in mid-2024.
Muturi filed a statement at the offices of the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) in Kilimani following a call he received after strong accusations against the government regarding the kidnapping.
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