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Former Chief Justice David Maraga has intensified calls for accountability in the murder of Albert Ojwang', a teacher whose death has stirred public outrage. In a bold and direct statement, Maraga declared that President William Ruto must take immediate and decisive action, as the nation's top leadership cannot continue evading responsibility.
According to Maraga, there is enough preliminary evidence to warrant the arrest and prosecution of Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, who he alleges played a role in Ojwang's unlawful arrest, torture, and eventual murder.
The Allegations Against the Police Hierarchy
Maraga emphasized that under normal circumstances, any high-ranking official linked to such serious allegations should have stepped aside pending investigations. He expressed concern that Lagat remains in office, undermining public trust in law enforcement and justice.
The former CJ described this inaction as symptomatic of a systemic failure, questioning why known perpetrators of human rights violations are still holding senior positions within the police service.
A Call for Presidential Action
As the country's Commander-in-Chief, President Ruto bears ultimate responsibility for the conduct of the security apparatus, Maraga asserted. He criticized Ruto's administration for failing to act decisively against police officers implicated in numerous cases of extrajudicial killings. According to Maraga, silence from the President and top security leadership is not only irresponsible but shows a gross disregard for human life and justice.
A Petition for Urgency and Justice
Speaking while presenting a formal petition at police headquarters in Nairobi, Maraga demanded swift progress in the investigations. The petition specifically seeks immediate action against all security personnel involved in Ojwang's death and other similar incidents dating back to 2024.
He gave the government a deadline—June 25—to demonstrate meaningful progress. If not met, he warned of peaceful but determined public mobilization to force accountability.
Demanding an End to Impunity
Maraga, who previously chaired the National Police Reforms Taskforce, expressed deep frustration with how the government's reform promises have gone unfulfilled. He questioned the integrity of the National Police Service (NPS), which he said has ignored core reforms concerning human rights and accountability. The former CJ labeled the lack of political will as deliberate and dangerous, suggesting that the current administration is actively enabling police brutality.
A Warning and a Call to the Streets
The message was clear: if Eliud Lagat and DCI boss Mohamed Amin are not out of office by the set deadline, Kenyans should expect a coordinated and sustained wave of protests. Maraga stated that he and other concerned citizens will not sit idle while lives continue to be lost at the hands of rogue officers. This, he emphasized, is not about politics but justice—pure and simple.
Conclusion: A Nation at a Crossroads
Maraga's fiery stand underscores a growing national crisis. The government now faces an inflection point: act with resolve or risk an even deeper erosion of public confidence. The countdown to June 25 has begun, and with it, the test of whether justice for Albert Ojwang'—and others like him—will finally be served or buried beneath official silence.
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