Former Chief Justice David Maraga has voiced concern over reports that armed Jubaland forces from Somalia are operating in Mandera County, terming the development a grave constitutional and security violation.
Maraga said Kenya's sovereignty and territorial integrity are inviolable and called on President William Ruto to ensure the "prompt withdrawal" of the foreign troops. "The protection of our borders is a fundamental duty imposed on the President and all state organs by the Constitution," Maraga stated.
He further urged Parliament to demand a full explanation from the President on how the forces entered the country and under what legal framework they were allowed to operate.
STATEMENT ON THE PRESENCE OF JUBALAND FORCES IN KENYARecent reports confirming the entry and operations of armed Jubaland (Republic of Somalia) forces in Mandera County have raised profound constitutional, legal, and security concerns.
