National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has criticized former Chief Justice David Maraga over his participation in the Wednesday, June 25, protests in Nairobi.
Speaking on Friday, June 27, Wetang'ula expressed disapproval over Maraga's involvement in the demonstrations, saying his actions risk diminishing the legacy of the office he once held.
"I have respectfully urged Justice Maraga to refrain from engaging in activities that diminish the stature of the prestigious office he once held," he stated.
Wetang'ula described Maraga’s presence at the protests as unfortunate, noting that he should instead serve as a role model for the young people.
"His recent involvement in the Gen Z demonstrations in Nairobi was, in my view, unfortunate and unnecessary. As a learned friend whom I greatly respect, I believe Justice Maraga should serve as a role model for our youth that even in the agitation of their rights, the law must be adhered to," he added.
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Maraga is among notable leaders who joined Gen Z during Wednesday's protests.
However, in the wake if the protests, Maraga claimed that his security was withdrawn by the state.
In a letter addressed to the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen on Friday, June 27, he revealed that his security was withdrawn on Thursday, June 26.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.
"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.
Maraga 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," he expressed.
