This archive report was first published on 6 January 2020.
On December 30, 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta made a statement at the burial of second liberation hero Charles Rubia in Murang'a County, saying everyone has a right to freedom of expression.
He added, 'I have heard that some people are now planning to fly into the country. Let them come because that is their freedom.'
Fast forward to January 2020, the government has reiterated that lawyer Miguna Miguna's return to Kenya will be 'low-key' and free of the drama that characterised his deportation to Canada in March 2018.
Government Spokesman Colonel (Rtd) Cyrus Oguna said the President's remark on the controversial lawyer's return stands, and he will be allowed back, but just like any other citizen - with valid travel documents.
Lawyer Miguna obtained orders compelling the State to facilitate his re-entry on the basis of his identification through his national identity card or his withheld Kenyan passport.
On Monday, January 6, 2020, Director of Immigration Alexander Muteshi said they will facilitate Dr Miguna's return, having been informed about it.
"This is to confirm that in compliance with the court orders issued on December 14, 2018, the directorate will facilitate Dr Miguna's entry into Kenya," he said.
However, Dr Miguna took to Twitter shortly after, saying, "Patriots, ignore the statement by Alexander Muteshi. It is their inept damage control after the High Court orders today."
