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Maraga criticises State for criminalising dissent

Former Chief Justice David Maraga.[File, Standard]

Former Chief Justice and 2027 presidential hopeful David Maraga has accused the government of using Kenya’s justice system to criminalise dissent.

Maraga warned that young people and activists calling for accountability are increasingly being framed as criminals. He raised concerns over peaceful demonstrators being dragged to court on fabricated charges intended to intimidate them.

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