
After facing criticism for attending a Disco Matanga shortly after his release from kidnappers in Luanda, cartoonist Kibet Bull has addressed the controversy on social media, explaining his decision. Kibet revealed that he sought help from three different households but was unsuccessful.
Feeling frustrated, he explained that he was drawn to the sound of the music at the Disco Matanga and decided to stay there until morning for some comfort.
“Government bloggers are using the Disco Matanga incident to spread a narrative. I knocked on three doors to share my experience, but no one responded; one of the houses had aggressive dogs,” Kibet shared on X.
He continued, “I tried sitting somewhere else but felt unsafe. Then I heard the music, which seemed like a good place to relax and wait for daylight. I also wanted to stay away from the highway, as I was worried they might come back to check if I had left.”
After being released around 3 am to 4 am, Kibet posted on X, revealing that he had spent time at the Disco Matanga until 6 am before booking a ticket. His post sparked backlash from some users on X and politicians.
“After being dropped off in Luanda, Vihiga, around 3-4 am today, I had no idea where to go. Then I remembered the Disco Matanga idea, and I danced there until 6 am before booking my ticket,” he wrote.
This response came after Belgut MP Nelson Koech dismissed Kibet’s abduction, questioning how someone could party right after being abducted. “How can you party after being abducted? Where do you get the energy? How do you stay so clean-shaven, have money, and afford a beer?” Koech commented.

Kibet was among five out of six people released on Monday, January 6, before the anti-abduction protests. Although he had reportedly been abducted from Nairobi after meeting presidential aspirant Okiya Omtatah, he was released in Luanda, Vihiga County.
His brother, Ronny Kiplangat, who had been missing days earlier from Kikuyu, was found in Machakos County. Billy Mwangi, abducted from Embu, walked home on Monday morning. Peter Muteti, abducted from Uthiru, was found in Nairobi CBD, while Bernard Kavuli, taken from Ngong, was found in Kitale. Steve Mbisi, abducted in Machakos, is still missing.
None of the released individuals have yet shared details of their experiences, except for Mannyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, who recounted that Mwangi was whipped, kept in a dark room, and given portioned meals.