Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri and the Director General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), Noordin Haji, have come under criticism for allegedly warning Kenyans against making 'Ruto Must Go' chants without adhering to constitutional guidelines.
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, on Friday morning, accused Kahariri and Haji of contravening the Constitution by directly engaging in politics.
In a statement, Omtatah said the involvement of the country's top security agencies in a politically charged matter violated the Constitution, which mandates them to remain neutral and apolitical. "The NIS and CDF's public remarks at the lecture, framing the 'Ruto Must Go' campaign as a threat, breach this obligation, compromising their independence," Omtatah stated.
Chief Defense Forces(CDF) General Charles Kahariri during a visit to the Kenya Navy, January 20, 2025.
