‘Let the families come forward': Ruto dismisses claims of massacre in Githurai, says only one person died

President Ruto who spoke on Friday during an X Space Engagement Forum clarified that only 25 people lost their lives countrywide, including only one death in Githurai.

While maintaining that there was nothing like the alleged massacre which took place, he challenged those claiming to have different numbers to come forward with names and further appealed to the affected families to present the names of the missing persons.

“Please, let us not use information that is not verified, if what you say is true, let those families who claim their loved ones were killed come forward,” Ruto said.

An X user went on to allege that he had a list of the people killed, those missing and abducted, adding that the said list was circulating on social media platforms.

In a rejoinder, President Ruto said, “We have not seen people coming out and saying that they have missing family members or people who went to protests and are yet to come back home.”

The head of state at the same time reassured the listeners of his commitment to ensure that those culpable are brought to book, reiterating that the era of extrajudicial killings was a thing of the past.

Regarding the recent reported abductions, President Ruto said that he would take responsibility to ensure the police are held accountable.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki on Thursday also pointed out that only 25 people lost their lives while 400 people were injured during the demonstrations.

Human Rights organisations had conflicting figures stating that over 40 people were killed and over 600 people injured in the protest melee.