Visual activist cartoonist Gideon Kibet, popularly known as ‘Kibet Bull,’ has confirmed his release after being abducted by suspected state agents weeks ago.
His brother, Rony Kiplagat, who also went missing in December, has similarly been freed.
His family confirmed his safe return on Monday, noting that he has since returned to Nakuru.
In his first social media post since December 2024, Kibet revealed that he was dropped off in Luanda Town, Vihiga County, between 3 AM and 4 AM on Monday.
“They dropped me in Luanda Vihiga at 3-4 AM Leo. Sikuwa najua where to enter or book a room. Kidogo form ya Disco Matanga came in, danced mpaka 6 AM when I went to book a ticket,” Kibet recounted humorously.
The cartoonist also revealed that his phone was confiscated during his captivity, leaving him cut off from communication with the outside world.
“Phone ilienda, wekeni za kabej nishike MKOpa,” he said.
Rony Kiplagat, who disappeared outside a church on December 21, 2024, was also confirmed safe. The family had earlier expressed growing concerns about his whereabouts and that of Kibet Bull, as both cases sparked public outrage and calls for accountability from authorities.
The two brothers are part of a growing list of government critics and activists who have mysteriously disappeared in recent months under circumstances widely believed to involve state actors.
On Monday morning, families of Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, and Rony Kiplangat reported contact with their loved ones. Mwangi and Muteti have already reunited with their families.
Uzalendo News established that Kiplangat, abducted in Nairobi, was found in Machakos County, while Kavuli, abducted in Ngong, was discovered in Kitale.
