Azimio co-principal Martha Karua has praised President William Ruto's government's move to investigate extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances.
Speaking during an interview on Spice FM on Wednesday, November 2, Karua acknowledged the steps that had been taken investigating the disappearances of two Indians who were part of Ruto's communication strategy team.
The NARC Kenya leader, however, called for more action regarding Kenyans who have lost their lives in recent years.
"If there are extrajudicial killings, then the administration has to take responsibility. I am glad these investigations are coming up. Several people, including lawyer Willie Kimani and the Yala bodies, have been killed.
"I am happy the way they are going on about the two Indian nationals but go about it with everyone, not just the people who were known to the President. I support a cleanup that is holistic and doesn't appear to be targeted," she stated.
She also opined that the government needed to take responsibility for extrajudicial killings, reiterating its responsibility to respect the rule of law.
"When extra-judicial killings occur, the Executive is the first among equals, and within it, the President is among equals. This is because the executive drives the government.
"A public inquiry will ensure that all those who are lost are checked," Karua expressed.
Martha Karua further challenged the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji, who revealed that some of the evidence in high-profile cases were manipulated, prompting a need for review.
“If you feel that the environment is completely hostile and you cannot proceed quit. If you feel you cannot proceed as demanded by the Constitution because you feel the pressure is too much please go home,” Karua said.
Investigations of extrajudicial killings have intensified in recent weeks following the disbandment of the Special Service Unit of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Nine officers of the defunct unit were arrested and detained in remand over their alleged involvement in the disappearance of the Indians as police completed their investigations.
The two Indians linked with Ruto's campaign disappeared weeks leading to the August 9 polls. Additionally, Ruto directed the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to draft measures on curbing extra judicial killings.
