Kitui Central MP Makali Mulu has accused the Kenyan government of shielding senior security officers from accountability, leading to a lack of action in cases of police misconduct.
Speaking on a morning TV discussion on Monday, June 16, 2025, Mulu expressed frustration over the government’s failure to address serious allegations of extrajudicial killings and abductions, despite public outrage and parliamentary debates.
“From the word go, it has been a series of lies, and lies cannot be sustained for long. These senior security officers know that they have protection from the highest office,” Mulu said during the interview.
His remarks come amid growing concerns about impunity within Kenya’s security forces.
Mulu argued that the truth behind these incidents is being suppressed, preventing justice from being served. The MP highlighted a specific case where a parent presented a title deed to secure their son’s release, only to return home with a death certificate.
“It’s very sad. It’s very, very hurting,” he added.
Mulu, a vocal member of the Wiper Democratic Movement–Kenya, pointed out that the government’s constitutional duty is to protect people and property, but it has “run away from that responsibility.”
Impunity and lack of accountability
He noted that Kenyans are increasingly left to fend for themselves on security matters, with ordinary citizens at risk of being “shot by the police or killed by an armed criminal.” This, he warned, is creating a dangerous state where criminals operate freely while citizens live in fear.
The MP questioned why senior officials are not being held accountable, suggesting they are protected by the highest office. He explained that police operate on orders, yet those issuing commands to arrest or harm individuals are not facing consequences.
“Why is it that the person who gave the order… we are not being told who gave that order and we are not seeing that person in court?” Mulu asked. He called for those responsible to either step down or face legal action, stressing that junior officers should not be scapegoats.
A notable case is the death of Albert Ojwang, at the hands of police, with Deputy Inspector General of National Intelligence Service (NIS) Lagat named as a key person of interest. The 2024 Finance Bill protests also left several dead.
He has also been active in pushing for budget scrutiny and transparency, urging lawmakers to evaluate government spending carefully. Mulu warned that without accountability, these issues will persist, leaving Kenyans vulnerable.
“Not until we see the person who gave that order being either out of office or in court, this matter will never die,” he concluded.
Kenneth Mwenda
Kenneth Mwenda is a digital writer with over five years of experience. He graduated in February 2022 with a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from The Co-operative University of Kenya. He has written news and feature stories for platforms such as Construction Review Online, Sports Brief, Briefly News, and Criptonizando. In 2023, he completed a course in Digital Investigation Techniques with AFP. He joined K24 Digital in May 2025. For inquiries, he can be reached at [email protected].
