Kenyans were left stunned and fearful on the morning of Wednesday, June 25, 2025, after political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi emotionally confirmed the abduction of his former aide in what is being described as a chilling night raid in Gigiri.
The incident occurred late Tuesday night, just hours before the highly anticipated nationwide protests. In disturbing videos widely circulated online, two young men — identified as Paul Ngari and Kevin Maina — were seen being violently dragged by unidentified men and forced into a Subaru Forester with civilian number plates. Onlookers screamed and tried to intervene, but the vehicle sped off into the night, disappearing without a trace.
In a rare moment of vulnerability, Ngunyi appeared visibly shaken as he took to X (formerly Twitter) around 1:30 a.m., tearfully confirming the identities of the abducted men as his former associates. “I can confirm that both Paul Ngari and Kevin Maina, my former aides, were taken. They have now been released on a free bond – P52,” he wrote, adding no further details.
Eyewitnesses claim the two men had been targeted due to their outspoken online activism and vocal support for the Gen Z-led protests calling for government accountability. Their sudden disappearance triggered a storm of panic online, with hashtags demanding their release trending across social media platforms.
Adding to the tension is the ongoing mystery surrounding protest organiser Ndiangui Kinyagia, who went missing days earlier after publishing the protest timetable. His last known communication was with his mother, moments before his home was reportedly surrounded by unmarked Subaru vehicles.
The recent wave of abductions has left many Kenyans terrified, especially as protests intensify. Prominent figures, including Martha Karua, have condemned the apparent crackdown, warning of a return to an era of political repression.
As the streets of Nairobi fill with protestors, one thing is clear — fear is in the air, and the nation is on edge.
Let me know if you want it spiced with more suspicion toward the state or more focus on Mutahi Ngunyi’s emotional reaction.
By Kenyans