Karua backs Ruto’s directive for the first time since August election
Karua backs Ruto’s directive on extra-judicial killings and enforced disappearances that have been a thorn in flesh in Kenya quite long.
Azimio presidential running mate Martha Karua has praised President William Ruto’s directive to investigate extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances.
Speaking during an interview on Spice FM on Wednesday, November 2, Karua acknowledged the steps that had been taken investigating the disappearances of two Indians who were part of Ruto’s communication strategy team.
However, the leader of NARC Kenya urged further action in response to the tragic deaths of Kenyans.
“If there are extrajudicial killings, then the administration has to take responsibility. I am glad these investigations are coming up. Several people, including lawyer Willie Kimani and the Yala bodies, have been killed.
“I am happy the way they are going on about the two Indian nationals but go about it with everyone, not just the people who were known to the President. I support a cleanup that is holistic and doesn’t appear to be targeted,” she stated.
She also opined that the government needed to take responsibility for extrajudicial killings, reiterating its responsibility to respect the rule of law.
“When extra-judicial killings occur, the Executive is the first among equals, and within it, the President is among equals. This is because the executive drives the government.
“A public inquiry will ensure that all those who are lost are checked,” Karua expressed.
Martha Karua further challenged the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji, who revealed that some of the evidence in high-profile cases were manipulated, prompting a need for review.
“If you feel that the environment is completely hostile and you cannot proceed quit. If you feel you cannot proceed as demanded by the Constitution because you feel the pressure is too much please go home,” Karua said.
Since the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ Special Service Unit was disbanded, investigations into extrajudicial murders have become more serious (DCI).
As police finished their investigations, nine former members of the unit were imprisoned and placed in remand over their alleged role in the disappearance of the Indians.
The two Indians who were connected to Ruto’s campaign disappeared weeks before the election on August 9. Ruto also gave the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) instructions to develop policies to stop extrajudicial executions.
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