Former Chief Justice David Maraga has announced that the state has withdrawn his security.
In a letter addressed to the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen on Friday, June 27, the former CJ revealed that his security was withdrawn on Thursday, June 26.
According to Maraga, the officers were directed to report back to their stations.
"On 25th June 2025, the day I joined the youth and families of the victims who died and those who went missing from the events of a year ago, one of the officers attached to me was asked not to report for duty but instead go and make a routine (monthly) entry in the firearm register.
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"On arrival that morning, he was suddenly informed of a training that was to take place on the same day. The following day, on 26th June 2025, I was informed that the rest of the security officers have been asked to report to their stations, without any further information," he wrote.
The former CJ added that he was not consulted when the state was undertaking the withdrawals.
Therefore, he called on the state to reinstate his security as he is entitled to protection given his service as a Chief Justice.
"While I understand that security officers on assignment are required to attend training from time to time, it is my understanding and past experience that such action is usually undertaken in consultation and with prior formal communication to me," the former CJ expressed.
Meanwhile, he questioned whether the withdrawals were being done owing to his recent criticism of the police service.
"I wish to remind the leadership of the Police and the Ministry of Interior and National Administration that the security arrangements and other facilitation by the National Police Service are benefits guaranteed under the Constitution and the law. It is on this basis that I demand for the immediate restoration of my security," he added.
Maraga is among the notable leaders who attended the June 25 protests.
However, his appearance has been criticized by allies of President William Ruto.
