Maraga calls out Ruto over failure to implement police reforms
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticized President William Ruto for failing to implement critical police reforms recommended by a task force he chaired. Maraga highlighted issues with police independence, promotions, and corruption in uniform procurement.
Why it matters
The criticism underscores ongoing tensions regarding governance, accountability, and institutional reform within the Kenyan security sector.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga with President William Ruto /HANDOUT
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called out President William Ruto for failing to implement police reforms as recommended by the National Taskforce on Police Reforms.
He said it is unfortunate that Kenyans continue to witness high-handedness of the police despite the police task force, which he chaired, giving recommendations on how to restore sanity in the service.
Maraga cited the hiring of the Inspector General of Police and transparent promotion of police officers as some of the reforms required.
“Unless the independence of the police service is restored, we will not have a country,” the former chief justice said.
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