Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Justin Muturi finds himself at the center of political turmoil following his outspoken criticism of the government over recent abductions and extrajudicial killings. Belgut Member of Parliament (MP) Nelson Koech has openly declared that Muturi will be fired soon, asserting that the CS has directly challenged President William Ruto.
Speaking on Citizen TV’s Daybreak program, Koech claimed that Muturi’s remarks on state-linked abductions are a deliberate provocation, daring the President to dismiss him. “I know what is happening politically. He simply is a man who is daring the president to fire him. He has called for it and you will see it. In a week or two, CS Muturi will be home. He will be fired,” Koech asserted.
Muturi has remained vocal against the abductions, particularly of young Kenyans, and has dismissed any threats regarding his position in the Cabinet. On Friday, while addressing the media at City Mortuary, he condemned the recent disappearance and murder of four young men abducted in Mlolongo. Two of their bodies were later discovered, a grim reminder of the ongoing crisis. “This is murder most foul. It is only fair that, at this point, the country shelves any other business to discuss this matter of abductions and extrajudicial killings,” Muturi declared.
His call for urgent investigations has rattled political circles, with some within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party accusing him of using the issue to gain political mileage. MP Koech reinforced this view, arguing that Muturi should resign instead of remaining in government while openly criticizing it. “If he had any morals, he would have resigned instead of continuing to work with the government,” Koech added.
The controversy has further deepened factionalism within the ruling party, with allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua condemning Koech and other UDA lawmakers for demanding Muturi’s resignation. This internal discord highlights growing tensions within President Ruto’s administration, as key officials take differing stances on critical national security issues.
As speculation mounts over Muturi’s potential dismissal, the political landscape remains volatile. Whether President Ruto will act on Koech’s predictions or seek to resolve the matter internally remains to be seen. However, with public pressure mounting over state-linked abductions, the government faces a critical test in handling both political dissent and public outrage.
