Withdrawn security for ex-Chief Justice Maraga claimed.
A Retired Judge's Protest Turns Sour
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga recently found himself in hot water after joining a peaceful protest in Nairobi over police brutality on June 25, 2025. The grieving families of victims killed during last year's anti-finance bill demonstrations joined Maraga, calling for justice and an end to police violence. However, the peace didn't last long, as Maraga was teargassed during the protest on Kimathi Street.
He had been protected by police since his retirement on January 12, 2021. But just a day after the protest, these officers were recalled without notice. Maraga addressed supporters outside Nation Centre urging peaceful demonstrations and condemning state violence against protesters.
"The work of the police is to protect the people, not disrupt peaceful protesters," Maraga said, while highlighting the crowd's peaceful nature.
Since retiring, Maraga was entitled to police security and drivers under the Retirement Benefits Act. He views the withdrawal of his security as a retaliatory act linked to his criticism of police conduct and human rights violations. Heartbreakingly, the same day as his security was withdrawn, he was calling for the arrest of senior police officers linked to the death of Albert Owang in custody.
Maraga warned police leadership and the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, stating, "the security arrangements and other facilitations are benefits guaranteed under the Constitution and the law." He strongly condemned the use of state violence against grieving families and peaceful protesters.
Readers may be interested to know that National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei launched a scathing attack on Maraga, accusing him of fuelling unrest while enjoying taxpayer-funded retirement perks, including cars, house staff, and a cook. This heated exchange adds another layer to the ongoing debate on police brutality and human rights in Nairobi.
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- The ongoing debate on police brutality and human rights in Nairobi took a turn as Retired Chief Justice David Maraga criticized the withdrawal of his police security, viewing it as a retaliatory act linked to his critical stance on police conduct and human rights violations.
- Amidst the general-news of police brutality and the call for justice, it is noteworthy that Maraga, who enjoys taxpayer-funded retirement perks including cars, house staff, and a cook, was accused by National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei of fuelling unrest.
- With the ongoing withdrawal of police protection for Maraga following his participation in a protest against police violence, readers might find it pertinent to read further about inquiries into police killings and the critical approach towards senior police officers in the light of crime-and-justice developments.
