In a startling turn of events, an Indian court has taken action to unravel the mystery surrounding the disappearance of a journalist linked to President William Ruto’s campaigns.

The journalist,  his colleague and their driver mysteriously disappeared on July 23, 2022, under unclear circumstances that have left their families in anguish. The court’s ruling compels authorities to provide a status report within three weeks, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for September 4.

Justice Subramonium Prasad presided over the case, responding to a plea from the journalist’s sister, who asserted that her brother was being unlawfully detained in Kenya.

The judge’s directive extends to the Ministry of External Affairs and relevant entities, urging them to collaborate with Kenyan authorities to ascertain the whereabouts of the missing individuals.

“Notice was issued on July 12. The status report has not yet been filed. Let the status report be positively filed within three weeks,” the judge said.

The disturbing incident involved the abduction of the journalist and his companions, reportedly at the hands of individuals identifying as Kenyan police officers.

According to the sister’s petition, it is believed that the trio is being held on the orders of Kenyan Local Police. The uncertainty surrounding their safety and custody has left the family deeply concerned.

The case took a new turn following President Ruto’s inauguration, prompting intensified investigations into the journalist’s disappearance and the subsequent arrest of 12 officers from Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI). Ruto’s decision to dissolve DCI’s Special Service Unit, citing alleged extrajudicial activities and divisive actions, added fuel to the already brewing controversy.

Despite initial efforts, the trail seemed cold, leaving two Indian families in perpetual anticipation of news that never arrived. The absence of concrete information has left both nations questioning the case’s handling and its broader implications.