Calls for Justice Escalate: DPP Ingonga Pressured to Resign Over Protest Deaths
As families of protest victims continue to bury their loved ones, calls for the prosecution of police officers responsible for the deaths of unarmed demonstrators grow louder. The tragic loss of 21-year-old Alex Muteti, one of 60 Kenyans killed in recent anti-government protests, has ignited public outrage and demands for justice.
At Muteti’s burial, Makueni Senator Daniel Maanzo urged Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga to resign, accusing him of failing to deliver justice. “I want to tell the DPP of this country to resign if he is worth any salt. If that office is compromised, then you should resign,” Maanzo declared.
The call for Ingonga’s resignation resonates with numerous families who have lost loved ones or are nursing injuries inflicted by overzealous police officers. Despite video evidence and witness statements, there has been little to no accountability for the police involved.
Rachel Wanjiru, aunt to one of the victims, expressed frustration over the lack of action: “Even if witnesses are intimidated, justice cannot be withdrawn by God.”
Incidents such as the shooting of a crowd in Nairobi CBD, which allegedly resulted in the death of Rex Masai, and the firing of a teargas canister at journalists, further illustrate the impunity of police officers. Legal experts argue that the DPP has legal alternatives to ensure justice is served, such as public inquests for victims like Alex Muteti.
Despite directives from President William Ruto to arrest rogue officers and release detained protesters, no significant actions have been taken, leaving families to bear the burden alone. The pressure is on DPP Ingonga to take decisive action or step down from his position.
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Calls for Justice Escalate: DPP Ingonga Pressured to Resign Over Protest Deaths
