Maraga Releases Police Reforms Report After Challenging Ruto to Make It Public
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has released the full report of the National Taskforce on Police Reforms, nearly three years after submitting it to President William Ruto. Maraga made the report public on Monday after challenging President Ruto to fulfil his constitutional and administrative responsibility by releasing the document, which was submitted to him on [...] The post Maraga Releases…
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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