Former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has come out strongly against President William Ruto’s recent apology to Generation Z over the events that took place during the 2024 Finance Bill protests.
Muturi questioned the sincerity of Ruto’s words, especially criticizing the use of the word “if” when the president spoke about the abductions and killings that happened during the protests.
According to Muturi, saying “if” shows that the president is not fully accepting that these painful events actually took place. He said this kind of language downplays the suffering of the victims and their families, making it sound like the government is not sure whether the violations even occurred.
Muturi, who has in the past claimed that his own son was abducted during the protests, shared that he had personally spoken to President Ruto to ask for the release of his son and all other people who were being held.
He said that what happened was not a matter to speak about with uncertainty or half-hearted apologies.
In a bold and emotional statement, he directly told the president, “William Ruto, take your apology to Sugoi.” This blunt remark reflected the anger and deep frustration many Kenyans are feeling.
Muturi’s reaction highlighted that the issue is not just about saying sorry but about being honest and taking full responsibility.
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Many people across the country are still hurting after the protests, especially those whose family members were abducted or killed. Muturi said Kenyans are not looking for pity from the government. Instead, they are demanding justice, accountability, and the full truth about what really happened.
He added that any apology without action is meaningless and only serves to hurt those who have already suffered enough. The former CS stressed that the pain families are feeling cannot be erased by carefully chosen words that avoid taking blame.
His comments come at a time when there is growing dissatisfaction with how the government has handled the issue of police brutality and enforced disappearances. Young people in particular have been vocal, saying that they do not feel safe and that the state is using fear and violence instead of listening to the people’s demands.
Muturi’s strong criticism captured the mood of many citizens who believe the president’s apology was just another political move with no real intention behind it. For them, justice for the victims and punishment for those responsible is the only true way forward. Without that, words of regret from the top mean nothing.