Why Maraga is opposed to President Ruto's new 'draconian laws'
Maraga says the new laws threaten free speech, media freedom, and national ownership of key public assets...
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Former Chief Justice David Maraga has accused President William Ruto of undermining Kenya's Constitution and betraying the ideals of Raila Odinga by signing several controversial bills into law. Speaking on Tuesday, Maraga urged Kenyans to reject these "draconian laws" which he claims threaten free speech, media freedom, and national ownership of key public assets.
- Maraga criticized 8 contentious bills enacted on the day of Raila Odinga's death, including the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act and the Privatisation Act.
- He specifically highlighted the cybercrimes act for granting "unconstitutional powers" to a state committee to block websites without judicial oversight, and the privatization act for giving the Treasury Cabinet Secretary sweeping powers to sell public assets with limited scrutiny.
- Maraga warned that the Kenya Kwanza administration is borrowing over Sh5 billion weekly while planning to auction public property to "crony capitalists and political allies," urging citizens to protect Kenya's sovereignty.
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Political Reactions to the Death of Raila Odinga - October 2025
Following the death of Raila Odinga, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo asserted that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is in transition, not turmoil, and emphasized its resilience. Concurrently, political parties in the United Opposition have disavowed Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga due to controversial remarks he made that were perceived as celebrating the former Prime Minister's death, which sparked public outrage. Additionally, former Chief Justice David Maraga accused President William Ruto of betraying the ideals of Raila Odinga by signing controversial bills into law. Maraga urged Kenyans to reject these "draconian laws," which he stated threaten free speech and national ownership of key public assets.
