Justin Muturi reveals he skipped Cabinet meetings over abductions, cites Ruto’s inaction on human rights as key reason for his dismissal.
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has opened up about his absence from recent Cabinet meetings, revealing he stayed away due to the government’s failure to act on abductions and extrajudicial killings.
Speaking at Ufungamano House, Muturi said his non-attendance was not about insubordination—but a deliberate stand for human rights.
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Muturi: Ruto Ignored My Appeals
Muturi disclosed that he had repeatedly written to President William Ruto, urging him to address the growing cases of enforced disappearances. He specifically referenced a January 20, 2025 memo, where he informed the President of his intention to skip the meeting due to the lack of agenda focus on human rights.
Despite his warnings, he said no action was taken, and the issue remained absent from subsequent meetings.
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Police Implicated, Ruto Silent
He also criticized the administration’s response to a controversial police unit allegedly linked to kidnappings and illegal executions.
According to Muturi, the President’s handling of the matter showed a lack of urgency and transparency. He claimed his consistent push for justice may have triggered his dismissal on March 26, when President Ruto described him publicly as “incompetent.”
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“I Chose Principle Over Position”
Muturi defended his actions, saying he formally requested exemptions from the sessions and made his reasons clear to the President.
“I refused to sit in Cabinet while serious violations were being brushed aside,” he said. “It was a moral choice—not dereliction of duty.”
His sacking, he added, reflects deeper policy rifts within the Ruto administration, especially over issues of justice, governance, and accountability
