Former Chief Justice David Maraga has condemned the police officers for what he termed ‘excessive force’ when dealing with citizens.
The 2027 presidential candidate hopeful has said the country is headed towards a dangerous road, especially with how the police officers are conducting themselves.
“Kenya is watching a dangerous pattern. Across the country, security forces have conducted operations in which officers conceal their identities, deploy excessive force, and act in ways that make accountability impossible,” Maraga said in a statement released on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
“When officers hide their identities while carrying out state operations, they do not protect the public. They undermine the constitutional order they are sworn to uphold,” Maraga stated.
Anniversary protest
Maraga’s sentiments come days after the demonstrations that were held on the anniversary of the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protest.
“Why are citizens being violently dispersed when they have followed the legally required notification procedures for peaceful assembly?” he posed.
“Kenyans cannot be treated differently depending on who they are or what they are protesting against,” he said.
“Are different instructions being issued to different units? Are there killer squads within the government being deployed outside the law to intimidate citizens?” Maraga said and added, ‘A public explanation from President William Ruto is needed’.
Maraga is one of the most vocal voices against the government.
