Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has accused leaders within the Kenya Kwanza administration of orchestrating sustained political attacks against former President Uhuru Kenyatta, warning that such actions undermine constitutional democracy and political tolerance.
In a strongly worded statement released on Monday, Muturi called for an immediate end to what he described as “hostile attacks and vilification” targeting the retired Head of State.
“The sustained and increasingly hostile attacks directed at Rtd President Uhuru Kenyatta by leaders within the Kenya Kwanza administration must come to an immediate end,” Muturi stated.
He argued that the criticism directed at Uhuru amounts to an attempt to silence a former president and limit political rights guaranteed under the Constitution.
Muturi further criticized leaders who, according to him, view retired presidents as having no role in ongoing political and governance conversations, saying such arguments ignore democratic practices observed globally.
He cited several former African and international leaders, including former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, former Malawi President Bakili Muluzi, former South African President Jacob Zuma, former Botswana President Ian Khama, and former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as examples of retired leaders who remained active in public affairs after leaving office.
According to Muturi, former President Uhuru Kenyatta is equally entitled to participate in national and regional political discourse without intimidation.
The former CS also directly accused President William Ruto of allowing political allies and proxies to continue attacking Uhuru.
“We know that you, Mr President William Ruto, are behind the continued deployment of your proxies to attack and vilify H.E Uhuru Kenyatta,” Muturi said, calling on the Head of State to “restore order within your ranks.”
He further argued that the Kenya Kwanza administration should take responsibility for its governance challenges instead of shifting blame to the former president.
Muturi additionally referenced Article 151(3) of the Constitution, saying the law protects the benefits and privileges of retired presidents from being altered to their disadvantage.
He warned against what he termed attempts to intimidate or undermine the constitutional protections accorded to retired heads of state.
Muturi concluded by calling for issue-based politics and political tolerance, saying Kenya must uphold democratic standards and protect constitutional freedoms regardless of political affiliation.
