Gerald Kyalo. (geraldbway).
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has condemned the alleged issuance of a Kenyan passport to Algoney Hamdan Dagalo Musa, brother of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces Commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, aka 'Hemedti', saying it's a betrayal of public trust. Musa, a senior RSF logistics operative, is under US and EU sanctions for his involvement in the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Addressing residents in Nakuru County, Muturi questioned whether President William Ruto was informed about the matter, citing potential security lapses. "You are briefed daily by the National Intelligence Service (NIS). So I ask, did the NIS inform you that individuals linked to a foreign armed conflict were being processed for Kenyan passports?" Muturi posed. "If they did not inform you, then we are staring at something even more frightening, that our intelligence services are either compromised, captured, or asleep at the wheel."
Muturi called for investigations, suspension of involved officers, and a parliamentary inquiry to establish if executive authority was abused. He added that the government should protect its citizens by ensuring Kenya doesn't become a laundering ground for 'international actors seeking legitimacy'.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga also condemned the issuance, calling for immediate revocation of the passport. "The issuance of Kenyan passports to individuals linked to Sudan's conflict is unacceptable. These passports must be revoked immediately," Maraga said on his official X account.
The allegations have sparked concerns about the government's vetting processes and potential security risks. The government hasn't responded yet, but experts say it's crucial to investigate and address any wrongdoing.
Addressing residents in Nakuru County, Muturi questioned whether President William Ruto was informed about the matter, citing potential security lapses. "You are briefed daily by the National Intelligence Service (NIS). So I ask, did the NIS inform you that individuals linked to a foreign armed conflict were being processed for Kenyan passports?" Muturi posed. "If they did not inform you, then we are staring at something even more frightening, that our intelligence services are either compromised, captured, or asleep at the wheel."
Muturi called for investigations, suspension of involved officers, and a parliamentary inquiry to establish if executive authority was abused. He added that the government should protect its citizens by ensuring Kenya doesn't become a laundering ground for 'international actors seeking legitimacy'.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga also condemned the issuance, calling for immediate revocation of the passport. "The issuance of Kenyan passports to individuals linked to Sudan's conflict is unacceptable. These passports must be revoked immediately," Maraga said on his official X account.
The allegations have sparked concerns about the government's vetting processes and potential security risks. The government hasn't responded yet, but experts say it's crucial to investigate and address any wrongdoing.
