Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has firmly dismissed any possibility of reconciliation with President William Ruto, asserting that his focus remains on ensuring the President is held accountable.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the National Independent Church of Africa, St-Peter Kaunjira, Muturi made it clear that political considerations will not sway his commitment to justice. “When I see things going wrong, I have to speak up. I have seen my friend here saying he might find me talking to him. It’s not possible. My job is to make sure he goes home,” he stated.
Muturi identified the government’s handling of human rights violations, including abductions and extrajudicial killings, as the key reason for the rift between him and the President. “The moment he failed to address the grave issue of abductions and extrajudicial killings, that was the point of departure between us,” he said.
The former CS, who also served as Attorney General, emphasized that his political actions are driven by principles rather than personal or political gain. “If there’s a thing I want the world and the country to know me for, it is as a leader who stood firmly for justice. When you know you stand for truth and justice for the people, you have nothing to fear,” he added.
The fallout between Muturi and President Ruto came after the abduction of Muturi’s son, Lesley, during the heated Gen Z protests. The boy was later released without being charged. Muturi revealed that he had sought the President’s intervention and even overheard a call between the President and the National Intelligence Director General that eventually led to his son’s release.
Muturi has also been vocal in demanding government action to curb abductions and extrajudicial killings, even going as far as missing Cabinet meetings to press the matter. Since leaving government, he has been working closely with other opposition leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Eugene Wamalwa, signaling a renewed focus on political activism outside the corridors of power.
Muturi’s statement underscores a clear stance: his pursuit of justice and accountability will take precedence over political reconciliation, sending a strong message to President Ruto and the government.
