Democratic Party leader and former Attorney-General Justin Muturi has claimed that serious security concerns, including alleged abductions and enforced disappearances, were never formally discussed within top government structures during his tenure.
Speaking during an interview on NTV Kenya on Monday, Muturi offered a rare insider account of deliberations within the National Security Council.
Muturi, who previously served in President William Ruto’s administration, accused the Head of State of sidelining constitutional processes in decision-making.
He alleged that Ruto viewed the Constitution as an obstacle rather than a guiding framework.
“William Ruto has always considered the Constitution a terrible inconvenience to his governance and way of doing things. When he says something, he wants it to be the law,” Muturi stated during the interview.
The former Attorney-General further claimed that despite growing public concern over cases of extra-judicial killings and disappearances, such matters were never tabled for discussion at the highest levels of government.
According to him, the National Security Council, which is mandated to address critical security issues, did not deliberate on these allegations during his time in office.
Instead, Muturi noted that the only major security-related issue that drew collective attention was the Shakahola massacre.
The incident, which shocked the nation, prompted urgent discussions among senior government officials due to its scale and humanitarian implications.
“The only issue that was ever discussed was the Shakahola massacre, because it shocked everyone,” he said.
Muturi’s remarks come amid ongoing public debate over accountability and transparency in handling security operations in Kenya.
Human rights organisations have previously raised concerns about alleged enforced disappearances and unlawful killings, calling for thorough investigations and institutional reforms.
His claims are likely to intensify scrutiny on how security matters are managed within government and whether oversight mechanisms are functioning effectively.
They also raise questions about the role of advisory bodies such as the National Security Council in addressing emerging threats and protecting citizens’ rights.
There has been no immediate response from State House regarding Muturi’s assertions.
However, the allegations add a new dimension to the political discourse surrounding governance, rule of law, and adherence to constitutional principles under the current administration.