Mutunga calls on Kenyans to fight against 'widespread injustices'

Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has called on Kenyans to remain steadfast in resisting what he describes as widespread injustices.

Mutunga, posting on his X account on Wednesday, March 19, condemned a range of violations, including abductions, extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and unlawful arrests, while urging Kenyans to unite and actively resist these unlawful practices.

The former CJ cautioned that the weakening of constitutional safeguards and disregard for fundamental rights have left Kenyans exposed to a system where no one is truly secure, further noting that Kenya is drifting toward fascism.

“What Kenyans don’t seem to know is we are deep in fascism, where there’s no rule of law. No one is safe," he posted.

"Let’s collectively resist abductions, kidnappings, extrajudicial killings, executions, false arrests, malicious prosecutions, and the overthrow of the Constitution.”

Mutunga’s remarks come in the wake of a statement by Netherlands King Willem-Alexander, who reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting the fight against injustices.

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, visiting royal King Willem-Alexander reiterated the Netherlands’ dedication to strengthening ties with Kenya while addressing concerns about human rights, governance, and accountability.

“We highly value our cooperation with Kenya. This visit underscores how closely our interests align and how strong our ties have become, not just between our governments, but also through our businesses, shared ideals, and joint initiatives,” he stated.

As part of his visit, the Dutch monarch announced plans to engage directly with young Kenyans on pressing issues related to human rights, governance, and accountability.