Former Chief Justice David Maraga Former Chief Justice David Maraga has warned that continued abductions and extrajudicial killing will put in danger the legitimacy of the Kenya Kwanza administration.
He explained that the abductions and extrajudicial killings are a profound betrayal of the future of our nation and the sanctity of the Constitution.
“A leadership that abets a culture of killings and human
rights violations jeopardises its legitimacy,” he stated
In a statement on his X handle, Maraga said every Kenyan, and particularly the youth, deserves to live in safety and security and to pursue their dreams.
“We cannot be lulled into complacency in the face of such assaults on our shared humanity,” he added.
Maraga affirmed that he stands in unity with all Kenyans of good conscience and called for the immediate release of all young people who are still being held incommunicado.
"Every Kenyan, and particularly our youth, deserves to live in safety and security and to pursue their dreams. I stand in unity with all Kenyans of good conscience and call for the immediate release of all young people who are still being held incommunicado," Maraga said.
He recalled that at the beginning of the year, he made a call to protect the sanctity and dignity of every Kenyan life.
He, however, regretted that two persons who were allegedly abducted at Mlolongo in December last year have been found dead.
“We condole with the families of Martin Mwau and Justus Musyimi and stand with the families of those still missing. May God greatly comfort you and give you courage to push towards justice,” he said.
Two of the Mlolongo four are still missing, with their fates unknown as of January 31, 2025.
Maraga called for accountability and justice for the victims and their loved ones.
“I reiterate my deep condemnation of the continued violence against young Kenyans in the form of the abhorrent acts of killing, maiming, and abduction,” he said.
Maraga urged Kenyans to work together to build a society that upholds the rule of law, constitutionalism and integrity.
“These continued crimes are a stain to our collective conscience as a nation, and we are all duty bound to say enough is enough. We cannot remain silent,” he urged.
