CS Muturi dismisses resignation calls, says he has a right to serve
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has defended his position in government despite growing criticism over his remarks on abductions and extrajudicial killings.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has defended his position in government despite growing criticism over his remarks on abductions and extrajudicial killings.
His party, the Democratic Party of Kenya (DPK), has also taken steps to leave the Kenya Kwanza coalition, but Muturi maintains he will not resign.
Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV on Wednesday, Muturi stated that his presence in government is justified, given his active role in campaigning for the Kenya Kwanza administration during the 2022 elections.
"I’m still in government because I participated actively in campaigning for Kenya Kwanza in the 2022 General Election, and therefore, I am perfectly within my right to remain in government," he said.
Muturi also reiterated his stance against abductions and extrajudicial killings, saying he is ready to face any consequences for speaking out.
“If I am fired for speaking against abductions and extrajudicial killings in this country, which is unconstitutional and which we as a government campaigned and repeatedly vowed that will never happen under our watch, so be it,” he said.
Democratic Party’s Exit from Kenya Kwanza
The Democratic Party of Kenya has initiated the process of leaving the Kenya Kwanza coalition.
In a letter dated March 7, 2025, addressed to the coalition’s secretariat, the party cited unfavorable political developments as the reason for its departure.
"Kindly take notice that our stay in Kenya Kwanza Coalition is no longer tenable due to the prevailing political developments," the letter read.
"On January 12, I objected to abductions and extrajudicial killings happening in the country. I believe the government needed to deliberate on such issues, as they have the potential to plunge the country into chaos. It is not government policy to abduct or kill people," he said.
My statement simply reaffirmed the government’s position, which aligns with the Constitution that we swore to protect. People who are arrested must be presented in court within 24 hours and informed of the reasons for their arrest."
Speaking on such matters should not be grounds for resignation, said the CS.
