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Justin Muturi

Also known as: Muturi · The former National Assembly Speaker · Former Attorney General Justin Muturi · former National Assembly Speaker

Democratic Party leader who has opposed attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta and criticized the Kenya-France Defence Cooperation Agreement.

Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has condemned sustained attacks by Kenya Kwanza-aligned leaders on former President Uhuru Kenyatta, calling them reckless and unconstitutional. He has also strongly opposed the proposed Kenya–France Defence Cooperation Agreement, citing sovereignty concerns and insufficient public participation. Muturi is touring Kwale County and other regions as part of the opposition's campaign consolidation ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Sunday 3 May

  1. Muturi condemns Ruto allies for attacks on Uhuru Kenyatta

    Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has issued a statement condemning what he describes as sustained and coordinated attacks against former president Uhuru Kenyatta by leaders in the Kenya Kwanza administration, arguing the criticism undermines constitutional order and democratic norms and represents an attempt to silence the former Head of State.

    15 hours ago · Capital News

  2. Muturi urges halt to attacks on former president Uhuru Kenyatta

    Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called for an end to what he describes as sustained and politically motivated attacks on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta by leaders aligned to the Kenya Kwanza administration, arguing such conduct undermines constitutional democracy and the dignity of retired leaders.

    17 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. Muturi condemns UDA's attacks on former President Uhuru

    Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has condemned the ruling United Democratic Alliance party over what he termed as an orchestrated vilification campaign against former President Uhuru Kenyatta, calling the sustained attacks by Kenya Kwanza-aligned leaders reckless, unnecessary, and unconstitutional.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 1 May

  1. Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka dies; tributes flow in

    Veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka, director of Nairobi Hospital, died on Friday evening. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale praised his contributions to maternal and reproductive health, but the tribute drew online criticism from those noting the Cabinet Secretary's silence during Obwaka's earlier arrest over alleged falsification of records.

    2 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Government deploys GSU and RDU to secure Mwingi-Garissa Road

    Kenya's National Police Service has deployed elite units, including the General Service Unit and Rapid Deployment Unit, to escort vehicles along the Mwingi–Garissa Road following attacks in Tseikuru and Ukasi areas along the Kitui–Tana River border. Police described the incidents as "isolated criminal acts" and called for calm among residents.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 26 April

  1. Three political groupings compete ahead of 2027 election

    As Kenya approaches the August 2027 General Election, three political groupings led by William Ruto, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Edwin Sifuna are engaged in stiff competition that could lead to a re-run if no candidate achieves the required 50+1 majority vote.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 April

  1. Opposition confident court will overturn Gachagua impeachment

    United Opposition leaders expressed confidence that the High Court will declare Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment unconstitutional as hearings began on Monday, saying the grounds for his removal by the National Assembly and Senate were politically driven and did not meet constitutional and procedural thresholds.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Muturi criticises Kenya-France defence pact over sovereignty concerns

    Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has said the proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement between Kenya and France raises constitutional and sovereignty concerns, criticising the government for advancing it without adequate public participation and questioning reported provisions that could grant foreign troops immunity from Kenyan law.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Muturi opposes Kenya-France defence pact over sovereignty concerns

    Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has strongly opposed the proposed Kenya–France Defence Cooperation Agreement, citing constitutional risks, insufficient public participation, and concern over provisions that could grant foreign troops immunity from Kenyan law.

    26 April 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 23 April

  1. Gachagua-led opposition team tours Kwale after Ukambani visit

    Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka and Justin Muturi, are touring Kwale County with planned stops in Samburu, Kinango, and Likoni Ferry. The tour follows a two-day campaign in Ukambani and is part of the opposition's nationwide strategy to consolidate political support ahead of the 2027 elections.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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