Popular cartoonist Gideon Kibet alias Kibet Bull has now vowed to cut down on his online activity following his harrowing experience.
Kibet, a vocal government critic who was allegedly abducted on December 24 due to his outspoken views on social media was released Monday by his alleged abductors.
In a TV interview Monday night moments after resurfacing, Kibet appeared to express his fear for his safety and that of his family.
“After what happened, I have to minimise the activity on social media," he said.
He did not, however, reveal details about where he was being held and the experience in their hands during the 12 days.
“I cannot talk about it now,” he said.
He was freed alongside five others who had also been abducted under unclear circumstances.
In a social media post on his X account, the cartoonist said he was dropped in Luanda Vihiga County at dawn on Monday.
"They dropped me in Luanda Vihiga at 3-4 am today. I did not know where to go or where to book a room," he said.
The release of the five coincided with the planned protests by some activists to denounce abduction and forced disappearance.
The abduction had continued to spark widespread outrage, with rights groups decrying the act as an attack on free speech.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja had been ordered to appear in court on January 8 to explain the whereabouts of the individuals.
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Mulele Ingonga also directed the police to inform him of the status of investigations into claims of abductions and forced disappearances by January 1, 2025.
The families of Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli and Rony Kiplangat said their kin had contacted them.
Officials said Kiplangat was found in Machakos County while Kavuli, who was abducted in Ngong, was found in Kitale.
Peter Muteti was found in Nairobi CBD, and witnesses said he was disoriented and now recovering from home.
