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Former Chief Justice David Maraga makes an address during a past function. PHOTO | COURTESY
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called upon President William Ruto to ensure the prompt withdrawal of Jubaland forces from Kenya.
In a statement on Wednesday, he noted that there have been recent reports alleging the entry and operations of armed Jubaland forces in Mandera County, which raised profound constitutional, legal, and security concerns.
He emphasized transparency, accountability, and strict adherence to constitutional procedures, especially in matters of national security.
βThis is articulated in Article 238 of the Constitution, which clearly states that the primary objective of national security is to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kenya and to protect its people,β Maraga stated.
He urged Parliament to demand a full account from the President on how the forces were allowed into the country, and under what legal framework.
The former Chief Justice argued that the act is a serious violation of the country's sovereignty and sets a dangerous precedent that could embolden external actors to interfere with the country's internal affairs and weaken the confidence of the citizens.
βNo part of our Republic is less Kenyan than another, and no community should feel abandoned or exposed because of unconstitutional decisions taken by this reckless government,β the Former Chief Justice affirmed.
Leaders and former state officials have also raised their concerns about this matter, calling on President Ruto to act promptly.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua questioned the militia's presence, urging Ruto to deploy the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to Mandera to expel the forces allegedly operating within the town.
βIt cannot be that forces from Somalia can come into Kenya and occupy our land and terrorize our people. Yet the government is quiet and the leaders of Mandera are quiet,β Gachagua stated.
Similarly, Mandera Governor Adan Khalif claimed that the forces are crippling activities in the county, posing a security risk to residents.
βMandera cannot be turned into a battleground for Somalia. We have no interest in Somalia, we have no business to be involved in their internal affairs,β said Khalif.
DAP-K party leader and Former Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa has also called on the government to publicly address the matter to protect Kenyans living along the border.
βWe can not allow foreign forces who are heavily armed to come and start operating within our territory. The people of Mandera today are living in fear, some can not access their farms or get their children to school. There are those that are moving away,β said Wamalwa.
Β©Citizen Digital, Kenya
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- He urged Parliament to demand a full account from the President on how the forces were allowed into the country, and under what legal framework.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga makes an address during a past function. PHOTO | COURTESY
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called upon President William Ruto to ensure the prompt withdrawal of Jubaland forces from Kenya.
In a statement on Wednesday, he noted that there have been recent reports alleging the entry and operations of armed Jubaland forces in Mandera County, which raised profound constitutional, legal, and security concerns.
He emphasized transparency, accountability, and strict adherence to constitutional procedures, especially in matters of national security.
βThis is articulated in Article 238 of the Constitution, which clearly states that the primary objective of national security is to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kenya and to protect its people,β Maraga stated.
He urged Parliament to demand a full account from the President on how the forces were allowed into the country, and under what legal framework.
The former Chief Justice argued that the act is a serious violation of the country's sovereignty and sets a dangerous precedent that could embolden external actors to interfere with the country's internal affairs and weaken the confidence of the citizens.
βNo part of our Republic is less Kenyan than another, and no community should feel abandoned or exposed because of unconstitutional decisions taken by this reckless government,β the Former Chief Justice affirmed.
Leaders and former state officials have also raised their concerns about this matter, calling on President Ruto to act promptly.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua questioned the militia's presence, urging Ruto to deploy the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to Mandera to expel the forces allegedly operating within the town.
βIt cannot be that forces from Somalia can come into Kenya and occupy our land and terrorize our people. Yet the government is quiet and the leaders of Mandera are quiet,β Gachagua stated.
Similarly, Mandera Governor Adan Khalif claimed that the forces are crippling activities in the county, posing a security risk to residents.
βMandera cannot be turned into a battleground for Somalia. We have no interest in Somalia, we have no business to be involved in their internal affairs,β said Khalif.
DAP-K party leader and Former Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa has also called on the government to publicly address the matter to protect Kenyans living along the border.
βWe can not allow foreign forces who are heavily armed to come and start operating within our territory. The people of Mandera today are living in fear, some can not access their farms or get their children to school. There are those that are moving away,β said Wamalwa.
Β©Citizen Digital, Kenya
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