Former Attorney General Justin Muturi Speaking at an opposition rally in Njabini, Nyandarua. Photo Courtesy. 
By Andrew Mbuva.
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has raised alarm over reports of young Kenyans losing their lives in foreign conflicts, warning that the government’s silence on the matter is unacceptable.
Speaking at an opposition rally in Njabini, Muturi condemned what he described as the “exportation of our youth as cannon fodder” in wars that have nothing to do with Kenya’s national interests.
“Kenyans are watching in pain as reports continue to emerge of our young men losing their lives in a foreign war that has absolutely nothing to do with our nation or our interests. These are not trained soldiers. These are ordinary young Kenyans who, in their desperate search for employment and dignity, are lured with promises of jobs in Gulf countries, only to find themselves trafficked into a deadly battlefield between Russia and Ukraine,” Muturi said.
He accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of failing to act decisively, stating, “How does a government sit comfortably while parents bury their sons or remain trapped in endless anguish, not knowing whether their children are alive or dead? The silence from this administration is deafening.”
Muturi emphasized the constitutional duty of the government to protect its citizens both within and outside the country. “The primary duty of any government is to safeguard the lives and welfare of its citizens. When Kenyan youth are being deceived, trafficked, and sacrificed in foreign conflicts, the State must act swiftly and decisively. We cannot normalize this horror,” he said.
He further called for immediate measures to address the crisis, urging the government to investigate recruitment syndicates, engage diplomatically to secure the safety and return of affected Kenyans, and take full responsibility for protecting its citizens abroad.
“Kenyan lives matter. Our youth are not expendable. The nation deserves leadership that values and defends its people without hesitation or excuse,” Muturi concluded.
The rally comes amid growing public outrage over the increasing number of young Kenyans reportedly recruited into foreign conflicts under misleading promises of employment, highlighting the urgent need for government intervention.
