Muturi warned that the implications extend far beyond the education sector, pointing to vulnerabilities in data capture, validation processes, and inter-agency coordination, including with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)/file Kenya Muturi Opposes Kenya–France Defence Pact Over Sovereignty, Legal Immunity Concerns By CORRESPONDENT Published 2 hours ago Share Tweet MOMBASA, Kenya, Apr 26 – Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has strongly opposed the proposed Kenya–France Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), raising concerns over sovereignty, legality and lack of public participation. n a statement issued from Tononoka in Mombasa, Muturi said the agreement, as currently framed, poses serious constitutional and national security risks that must not be ignored. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp He faulted the government for failing to conduct adequate public participation, arguing that any deal involving the presence of foreign military personnel on Kenyan soil requires prior and meaningful consultation with affected communities. “The Constitution is clear—public participation is not optional,” he said, warning that coastal communities, in particular, would bear the direct impact of such an agreement. Muturi also expressed concern over reported provisions that could grant foreign troops immunity from Kenyan law, describing it as a threat to the country’s sovereignty and rule of law. “Granting legal protections that shield foreign personnel from the jurisdiction of Kenyan courts is unacceptable,” he said. He further warned against rushing the agreement through without proper parliamentary scrutiny, saying any attempt to fast-track the process would be unconstitutional. “Parliament exists to safeguard the interests of Kenyans, not to rubber-stamp opaque executive decisions,” he added. While acknowledging the importance of international security cooperation, Muturi stressed that such agreements must not compromise constitutional order, national dignity or citizens’ rights. He called for the immediate suspension of the agreement and its ratification process until full disclosure of its terms is made public, comprehensive public participation is conducted, and Parliament is given sufficient time to review and approve it. Muturi also urged the government to remove any provisions that are inconsistent with the Constitution. The proposed defence pact has yet to be formally tabled before Parliament, but debate around it is expected to intensify as scrutiny over foreign military arrangements in the region grows. In this article: featured , Kenya , Muturi Comments Comments Popular NATIONAL NEWS KDF graduates new infantry specialists to boost readiness Haiti Mission Chaos in Haiti as civilians attempt to block departure of Kenyan police officers Kenya KIM Campuses Shut Countrywide After TVET Crackdown on Unapproved Programs Kenya Transport Sector Demands Fuel Price Cap of Sh140 Diesel, Sh150 Petrol, Threatens Protests Kenya Ejersa (KEMSA), Rithaa (MSEA), Shurie (WRA) ranked among top-performing parastatal heads NATIONAL NEWS Python declared as ‘spare parts’ cargo from Tanzania seized at Namanga Top stories MPs push for policy shift to declare education subsidised over funding shortfall in free education program EDUCATION Govt releases Sh23.4bn 2nd term capitation ahead of Monday school reopening Kenya Gachagua Links London Trip to Resource Mobilisation for 2027 Polls Advertisement Share Tweet More on Capital News Kenya HISTORY WRITTEN! Sawe Does The Impossible Breaking World Record in Sub-2 Sawe cut off more than one minute from the Late Kelvin Kiptum’s fastest time of 2:00:35, which he set at the Chicago Marathon in… ALEX ISABOKE 3 hours ago Kenya KCA University Launches Bold Alumni Plan to Drive Jobs and Mentorship Growth The strategy was launched during the institution’s Annual Alumni Reunion held April 25, at Safari Park Hotel under the theme “Back to Where It… CORRESPONDENT 3 hours ago Kenya Wetang