Maraga Loses Security After Joining Nairobi Protesters

Maraga Loses Security After Joining Nairobi Protesters

Retired Chief Justice David Maraga lost his official security just days after he joined protesters in Nairobi’s CBD on June 25.

He confirmed the unexpected withdrawal in an official letter to the Inspector General of Police and the Ministry of Interior, dated June 27.

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“They Gave Him Paperwork Instead of Protection”

On the day of the protest, Maraga disclosed one of his bodyguards was diverted from duty.

“On June 25, the day I joined the youth and families of the victims… 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,”
he stated.

The next morning, he learned the rest of his security detail had also been pulled.

“On June 26, I was informed that the rest of the security officers had been asked to report to their stations, without any further information,”
Maraga added.

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Retired CJ Wants His Rights Honored

Maraga emphasized his entitlement to police protection under Kenyan law.

“Under the Act, the Retired Chief Justice is entitled to police security and drivers who are to be provided upon request by the retired Chief Justice,”
he noted.

He called on authorities to immediately restore his security and questioned the handling of high-profile figures involved in public dissent.

“It is on this basis that I demand the immediate restoration of my security,”
he concluded.

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Maraga Fights for Principle, Not Perks

Maraga insisted he did not seek privilege—only the rights promised by law.

He argued the withdrawal of his detail seemed politically motivated, and he urged the Interior Ministry to investigate what he described as “controversial handling” of his case.

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Others Who Walked the Talk Also Unprotected

He is not alone. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who also joined the June 25 protests, reported losing his security detail on June 26. This pattern has stirred concerns that public service figures may face consequences for standing with protesters.

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Public Concern Over Security Rights

Kenya watchers worry this could signal a chilling effect—where speaking out or showing solidarity triggers punitive reprisals. If security can be removed from a former CJ and sitting MP, who is truly safe?

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Maraga Loses Security After Joining Nairobi Protesters