Muturi Security Withdrawal- Ruto Ally-Turned-Critic Now Says His Life Is in Danger

Once a trusted insider, Justin Muturi now fears for his life. The former Public Service Cabinet Secretary claims the government is punishing him for speaking out. His security detail was suddenly withdrawn—a move he says is not just unconstitutional but politically motivated. Muturi, once a key figure in President William Ruto’s administration, has become one of its loudest critics. From exposing shady billion-shilling deals to calling out state-sponsored abductions, Muturi hasn’t held back. Now, as his bodyguards disappear, the message from the government seems chillingly clear: stay quiet, or face the consequences. But Muturi vows to keep fighting. Ex-CS Justin Muturi claims his life is in danger after state security was withdrawn over his criticism of President Ruto—raising alarm over growing political intolerance in Kenya. [Photo: X/Justin Muturi] Muturi Security Withdrawal Sparks Political Firestorm Justin Muturi, former Cabinet Secretary and once a trusted ally of President Ruto, now claims the state is threatening his life. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, April 8, Muturi revealed that his official security was withdrawn without warning. He said the government’s move came shortly after he intensified his criticism of the administration. According to him, the officers were pulled out immediately after he publicly challenged the president’s integrity and exposed high-level corruption. “The government’s reaction has been swift,” he said. “They ordered my security team not to report to work because I’m speaking the truth.” Muturi insists this is not just a breach of protocol—it is political retaliation. He argued that security for a retired cabinet secretary is his constitutional right, not a privilege. “I only learnt of the withdrawal on Monday evening. I reached out to the relevant departments, and they confirmed the decision was politically driven,” he said. Despite the looming threat, Muturi said he won’t back down. “There are many Kenyans without security,” he remarked. “This won't stop me from holding the government accountable.” Exposing Ruto's Dirty Deals Muturi’s fall from grace didn’t happen overnight. In recent weeks, he has been tearing into the very government he once served. On Friday, April 4, in a hard-hitting interview with the Nation Media Group , Muturi exposed a suspicious Ksh129 billion deal involving Russian businessmen. The former AG claimed that Ruto pressured him to approve a shady “tree planting” project meant to channel billions in dubious grants. The funds, he said, were allegedly disguised as support for the president’s 15-billion-tree agenda. Muturi shared how Ruto called him while he was in Dubai, urging him to meet the Russians and sign the deal. “Your staff has already prepared the documents; just sign it,” Muturi quoted Ruto as saying. The former CS refused. He now believes his resistance to that corrupt deal was one of the triggers behind his dismissal—and now, the loss of his security. From Loyal Insider to Marked Enemy Justin Muturi was dismissed from the cabinet on March 26 and replaced with Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku. The sudden removal came days after Muturi publicly condemned the government's handling of abductions and growing impunity. Since then, his criticism has grown sharper. He's accused the Ruto administration of weaponizing the state to silence dissent and of misusing public resources while preaching austerity. Many Kenyans now view Muturi’s security withdrawal as a clear attempt to intimidate him into silence. But the former CS insists he will not be bullied. “This is about principle,” he said. “You cannot preach democracy while gagging those who speak out.” Observers say Muturi’s case is a worrying sign of where Kenya is headed—a place where former allies are thrown to the wolves the moment they stop clapping. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spR-v63kdOk&t=9s