'Bring it on!' CS Muturi scoffs at impeachment threats

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has scoffed at impeachment threats piled against him since his controversial presser on Sunday in which he seemingly blasted the government over the recent wave of abductions, which his own son was also a victim of.

Speaking when he recorded a statement on his son’s abduction at the Kilimani Police Station on Tuesday, Muturi said he will not be cowed by statements from “inexperienced politicians” who do not even deserve his response.

He remained unbowed on his stand to challenge the government regarding abductions in the country saying it is matter that concerns all Kenyans.

“I will just say bring it on. At my age, I’m not the kind of person to respond to some perfunctory statements made by fairly inexperienced politicians. I think they’re not worthy my response. So if anybody thinks that I don’t know what I was doing, they’re up for a rude shock,” he said.

When asked why he did not raise the matter in Cabinet, in which he sits, Muturi responded: “Cabinet does not operate ad-hoc; there must be Cabinet memorandum discussing the issue of, either, general insecurity or abductions. That has not been presented before Cabinet. And even if it were to come, it would come through the relevant Cabinet Secretary.”

Muturi’s statement comes after National Assembly Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro announced plans to impeach him over what he termed as blackmailing the government.

Speaking during an education function at Nyamarambe Grounds in South Mugirango, Osoro criticized Muturi for publicly faulting the government instead of addressing the issue directly with President William Ruto in Cabinet meetings.

Osoro hence outlined three options for Muturi: resign, issue a public apology, or face impeachment when Parliament resumes. 

Speaking to the press on Sunday, the CS recounted his family's ordeal following the reported abduction of his son, Leslie Muturi, in June 2024.

Leslie was reportedly kidnapped in Nairobi’s Lavington area and later released, leaving the Muturi family shaken. 

Muturi expressed frustration at the lack of transparency, saying, “I’ve not received any answers as to why my son was abducted, held incommunicado, and no reasons were given for the ordeal.”

Muturi further criticized the government's silence, urging security agencies to provide data on the number of youths abducted, those released, and those still missing.