Miguna Miguna Calls Out Ruto Lies
Firebrand lawyer Miguna Miguna has joined the growing chorus of Kenyans and organizations expressing their outrage over the president's recent attacks on the judiciary.
Dr Miguna implores Dr Ruto to refrain from intimidating the judiciary and litigants in Kenya. He raises concerns about the President's contradictory stance as he claims to be determined to eradicate Uhuru Kenyatta's history of impunity, yet expects ordinary citizens to comply with laws and court rulings that he disregards. Dr Miguna cautions that such behaviour is sowing the seeds of disorder and predicts dire repercussions in the near future.
Drawing attention to the rampant corruption in Kenya, which extends even to the State House where the President resides and operates, the fervent lawyer underlines the significance of tackling this problem through legal means rather than resorting to intimidation or extralegal measures. He counsels Dr Ruto to exercise caution and refrain from being swayed by the supporters of Kenya Kwanza. Dr. Miguna maintains that there exist numerous legitimate channels through which the President can effect transformative change in Kenya.
Dr Miguna has conveyed his readiness to join the battle against the government if it disregards the law or violates the Constitution. This is not the first occurrence where he has openly criticized Dr Ruto whom he previously supported in the elections. Merely a week ago, the passionate attorney urged Kenyans not to find excuses for the present regime, contending that the government has disappointed them and left them devoid of hope. In his perspective, the president is at fault for the lack of progress in his first year in office because of his appointment of "incompetent and corrupt individuals" who have contributed to the state's shortcomings.
Regardless of his political affiliations, Dr Miguna has made it clear that he will always stand up for what he believes is just and in line with the law and Constitution. Recent posts on his social media accounts suggest that the lawyer, popularly known as the 'General', is increasingly vocal in his criticism of the government. In 2017, Mr. Odinga's team experienced a significant setback, but in 2018, a momentous occasion known as the March 9 Handshake took place.
This handshake between Mr Odinga and then President Uhuru Kenyatta brought about a new disagreement between the two, ultimately resulting in Miguna being forced to seek refuge in Canada, a country of which he is also a citizen. The lawyer has been seen alongside the president and State officials on multiple occasions, where he criticized Mr Odinga and other opposition politicians. Speculation arose that he may receive a government appointment, possibly as the chief administrative secretary.
Although he expressed openness to a government position, he made it clear that he would not accept any CAS role due to its unconstitutional nature. Subsequently, he applied for the position of Kenya's director of public prosecutions but it was ultimately given to Renson Ingonga. As he had previously warned, the High Court ruled on July 3, 2023, that Dr Ruto's appointment of 50 CASs was unconstitutional, following a petition by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and Katiba Institute. The government has since appealed this decision.