Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has filed a censure motion at the Senate against President William Ruto. On Tuesday, October 1, the Wiper senator filed the motion to discuss the conduct of the head of state, arguing that he has contravened the constitution.

In the motion, Maanzo accused Ruto of having failed to address key issues and challenges facing Kenyans. In his motion, the senator wants Ruto censured over his recent treatment of protestors during the anti-government protests in Nairobi.

Maanzo argued that the oresident failed to protect the lives of Kenyans during the anti-government protests despite being the Chair of the National Security Council. ‘’CONCERNED THAT Article 25(a) (c) provides for rights and fundamental freedoms which CANNOT be limited; the right to freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman treatment or degrading treatment or punishment, right to fair trial bearing in mind the recent abductions, torture and disappearances of Kenyans,’’ Maanzo stated in the motion. By Amos Khaemba, Tuko