Speaking on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the launch of a report by Kituo Cha Sheria, Maraga called for accountability and urged authorities to uphold the rule of law.
“We live in a country governed by the constitution, a country that respects human rights.
No one should lose their life simply because they exercised their right to demonstrate,” Maraga stated.
He insisted that if anyone committed an offence during protests, they should be taken to court instead of being shot or harmed without due process.
His remarks follow renewed calls for justice by Jacinta Anyango, the mother of 12-year-old Kennedy Onyango, who was killed during the anti-Finance Bill protests in Ongata Rongai.
Outside Milimani Law Courts, Anyango expressed frustration after the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) asked for more evidence in her son’s case.
“I don’t understand why they need more proof. IPOA officials were there when the postmortem was done, and the results clearly showed my son died from a bullet wound,” she said emotionally.
The grieving mother recalled the tragic events of June 27, 2024, when her son, who had just stepped outside to borrow a book, was shot eight times.
A postmortem conducted at Ongata Rongai Hospital confirmed that Onyango died from a single gunshot wound.
Human rights activist Hussein Khalid from Vocal Africa condemned the police’s excessive force.
“The bullet that killed Kennedy was so powerful that it went straight through his body.
This is a clear case of unnecessary force by law enforcement,” Khalid stated.
The killing of young protesters during the June 2024 demonstrations caused national outrage.
Civil society groups and activists have since been demanding justice, but progress has been slow.
Despite multiple calls for accountability, those responsible for the killings are yet to face prosecution, raising concerns over police brutality and impunity.
Maraga’s strong statement adds weight to the calls for police reforms.
As a former head of the judiciary, his voice carries significant influence.
“The law is clear. If someone breaks it, take them to court. Killing them is not justice,” he emphasized.
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