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Former Chief Justice David Maraga has strongly criticised reports that a Sudanese rebel leader is in possession of a Kenyan passport.
Maraga, who also leads the United Green Movement (UGM) party, said media reports on the matter raise serious concerns about Kenya’s neutrality in Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
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He warned that the development could suggest possible involvement in actions linked to atrocities, including the assault on El Fasher, which UN experts have described as showing “hallmarks of genocide.”
“If confirmed, this is not a simple administrative mistake but a serious constitutional breach,” Maraga said in a statement.
He cautioned that it could point to troubling associations with individuals connected to violence and potential breaches of international human rights and humanitarian law.
The rebel leader in question is reportedly under sanctions by the United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and the European Union.
Maraga argued that the alleged irregular acquisition of Kenyan travel documents illustrates how such individuals can misuse passports to facilitate movement, access finances, and evade restrictions — effectively turning diplomatic instruments into tools that fuel conflict.
He added that the reports come amid persistent claims by Sudan’s military authorities that Kenya has been accommodating leaders of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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According to Maraga, such actions risk undermining Kenya’s credibility as a regional mediator under the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) framework and could damage the country’s global reputation, including the standing of its passport.
“Kenyan citizenship is not a privilege granted at will by those in power; it reflects the sovereignty of the people,” he said, stressing that a passport signifies constitutional protection, accountability, and national belonging.
To address the issue, Maraga called for the immediate revocation of the passport and any related documentation if the claims are verified.
He further urged the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to conduct transparent and independent probes into immigration officials, procedures, and any senior figures who may have facilitated the process.
“No office is too powerful to shield wrongdoing,” he stated, appealing to Kenyans, lawmakers, and the international community to demand accountability in order to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and reputation.
Meanwhile, Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF), also weighed in on the matter. He warned that issuing Kenyan travel documents to militia figures could harm the country’s international image and pose security risks.
Kalonzo further claimed that Kenya has lost a substantial share of the Sudanese tea market due to such developments, alleging that engagement with militia leaders under the current administration has negatively affected trade ties.
