Maraga Calls for Police Independence as He Releases Reform Report Handed to Ruto in 2023
Maraga made the remarks on Monday as he released the long-awaited report of the Taskforce on Police Reforms, which was handed to President William Ruto on November 16, 2023 but had not been made public.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for the restoration of police independence in Kenya, warning that continued political interference could undermine the country's constitutional order and peace. In a long-awaited report released on Monday, Maraga stated that the National Police Service must be independent and protected from political influence, citing constitutional provisions and the recommendations of the Taskforce on Police Reforms.
Maraga criticized amendments made in 2014 that weakened safeguards for the recruitment and appointment of senior police officers, arguing that these changes amounted to a "capture" of the security sector. He also questioned the extension of retirement ages for senior police officers and called for the repeal of the 2014 amendments alongside the implementation of the taskforce's recommendations.
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