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Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has explained why he consistently missed Cabinet meetings.
During a press briefing on Wednesday at Ufangamano House, Muturi stated that the issue of abductions was not prioritized in the Cabinet’s discussions.
He elaborated on his reasons for being absent from the meetings, emphasizing that it was a matter of principle rather than neglecting his responsibilities.
Muturi, the former Attorney General, revealed that he skipped all three Cabinet meetings held earlier this year, starting with the first one on January 21 at Kakamega State Lodge.
“When I received the Cabinet meeting invitation and agenda, I noticed there was no mention of abductions or extrajudicial killings,” he explained. “I felt it was inappropriate to attend a Cabinet meeting that did not address such a critical issue related to our constitution and the rule of law.”
He said that on January 20, 2025, he wrote a letter to President William Ruto, via the Secretary to the Cabinet, excusing his absence and urging an immediate discussion on the alleged human rights violations.
Despite raising the matter, the second Cabinet meeting on February 11, 2025, did not include any reference to abductions or extrajudicial killings. “I reviewed the agenda and found the issue was still missing,” Muturi stated.
He wrote directly to the President, asking that the topic be prioritized and included in the agenda for discussion, debate, and resolution.
Muturi further criticized the third Cabinet meeting, which took place on March 11, 2025, for again ignoring the issue. “Once again, the agenda did not mention abductions or extrajudicial killings,” he said.
He reiterated his concerns in another letter to the President, stressing the need to prioritize the issue.
Despite his efforts, Muturi claimed he received no response to any of his letters, leading him to believe the President did not consider abductions and extrajudicial killings a priority.
The former CS expressed shock at the President’s claim during an interview that the issue had been resolved in Cabinet. “I was surprised to hear the President on live television stating that the matter had been addressed and resolved,” Muturi remarked.
Muturi also questioned the President’s comments on the disbandment of a police squad allegedly responsible for abductions and killings. “If the President was aware of such a squad committing these crimes, why hasn’t the squad been held accountable?” he asked. “Why hasn’t the President disclosed the identities of those involved for prosecution?”
He raised further concerns about the continued abductions, wondering whether a new squad was operating in the same manner as the one allegedly disbanded.
Muturi emphasized that his dismissal was linked to his stance on abductions and extrajudicial killings, not his absence from Cabinet meetings. He vowed to continue advocating for justice and accountability, regardless of the personal consequences.
Muturi first called attention to the issue of abductions on January 12, 2025, after revealing that his son had been a victim. He later shared that his son was released following the President’s intervention.
