Justin Muturi plans to stay in his government job despite speaking out against kidnappings and killings. The Public Service Cabinet Secretary shocked many people when he publicly blamed the Kenya Kwanza leaders for these problems on January 12. His comments started rumors he might quit soon. Back then, reporters asked if he would resign, and he answered they'd address that issue when necessary.
During a Citizen TV interview Wednesday night, Ayub Abdikadir asked Muturi the same question again. Muturi explained that he belongs in government because he actively helped campaign for Kenya Kwanza during the 2022 elections. He feels completely entitled to his position. His Democratic Party just told Registrar Anne Nderitu they want to leave the Kenya Kwanza coalition within 30 days, making people think Muturi might leave the government soon.
Muturi clarified that party officials made this decision without him. He explained that Kenyan law prevents him from holding any party leadership role as a government official. He resigned as party leader previously and cannot join any party meetings because that would break constitutional rules. Muturi spoke against kidnappings after unknown people took his son during youth protests last June.
He believes he talked about these issues because cabinet members share responsibility. He warned these problems could cause chaos across Kenya if left unaddressed. Since kidnapping people never became official government policy, speaking against such actions gives nobody reason to resign. Muturi believes people should praise him for defending constitutional values all officials swore to protect. He insists police must tell suspects why they face arrest and bring them to court within 24 hours.
During a Citizen TV interview Wednesday night, Ayub Abdikadir asked Muturi the same question again. Muturi explained that he belongs in government because he actively helped campaign for Kenya Kwanza during the 2022 elections. He feels completely entitled to his position. His Democratic Party just told Registrar Anne Nderitu they want to leave the Kenya Kwanza coalition within 30 days, making people think Muturi might leave the government soon.
Muturi clarified that party officials made this decision without him. He explained that Kenyan law prevents him from holding any party leadership role as a government official. He resigned as party leader previously and cannot join any party meetings because that would break constitutional rules. Muturi spoke against kidnappings after unknown people took his son during youth protests last June.
He believes he talked about these issues because cabinet members share responsibility. He warned these problems could cause chaos across Kenya if left unaddressed. Since kidnapping people never became official government policy, speaking against such actions gives nobody reason to resign. Muturi believes people should praise him for defending constitutional values all officials swore to protect. He insists police must tell suspects why they face arrest and bring them to court within 24 hours.
