He was taken by the men after posting cartoons critical of Kenyan President William Ruto and his government to social media in December.
But they all have said that they will no longer criticize the government on social media or have completely gone silent.
Human rights groups say the abductions should be called enforced disappearances, and that they violate Kenyan and international law.
Amnesty International Kenya’s executive director, Irungu Houghton, told CNN that the disappearances were well-calculated and organized.
Muteti’s cousin Ansity Kendi Christine told CNN that handcuff marks and cuts on Njeru’s arms indicate violence in detention.
Persons:
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Locations:
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