Kenya’s Public Service Cabinet Secretary, Justin Muturi, has firmly stated that he will not resign from his position, despite voicing his concerns about abductions and extra-judicial killings in the country. In an interview with a local TV station on Wednesday night, CS Muturi emphasized that his continued service in the government is a reflection of his active participation in the coalition and his efforts during the 2022 general election campaign.
“I am perfectly within my right in the coalition to be in government,” Muturi asserted, underscoring his commitment to his role and his responsibility to the people who elected him. His remarks come at a time when his outspoken criticism of government actions has raised questions about his position.
Muturi first addressed the issue publicly on January 12, when he issued a press statement denouncing the ongoing abductions and extra-judicial killings in Kenya. In his statement, he called for immediate action, stressing that such human rights violations, if left unaddressed, could destabilize the country. The issue hit closer to home for Muturi when his son was among those abducted in 2024. Despite the traumatic incident, CS Muturi revealed that he had yet to receive any official explanation regarding his son’s abduction, which has added urgency to his calls for accountability.
“In that statement, I indicated that it is high time that we, as a government, deliberate on these issues, because if left unchecked, they have the potential to plunge this country into chaos and anarchy,” Muturi stated. He emphasized that, as a government official, speaking out against such actions does not equate to undermining the administration, but rather reaffirming the government’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and human rights.
The CS further asserted that it is not the policy of the Government of Kenya to engage in abductions or extra-judicial killings, and therefore, there should be no reason for any official to resign for addressing these critical matters. He made it clear that raising such concerns should not be viewed as disloyalty, but as an essential part of the responsibility to protect the Kenyan people and maintain the country’s stability.
“I should be congratulated for restating the government’s position on these issues,” Muturi concluded, reinforcing his stance that speaking out against injustices should not be grounds for resignation, but a catalyst for constructive dialogue and reform.
