Mark Nyamita, MP for Uriri and a member of ODM, was interviewed on July 24, 2025, where he stated that ousting President William Ruto alone won’t end extrajudicial killings in Kenya
Nyamita emphasized the need for a national dialogue to address the systemic causes behind the abductions and killings. He pointed out that these atrocities have deeper roots in Kenyan politics and policing culture, and did not start with Ruto’s administration
He famously reminded citizens that similar state-linked violence occurred during President Kibaki’s era, including the 2007–2008 post-election violence,—and even Ruto himself was taken to the ICC over related allegations. The MP argued that the victims from that period are no less human than those targeted today
Nyamita acknowledged that Ruto’s government has significantly increased support for police independence—through increased budgets and autonomy—but maintained that this must not serve as a shield for rogue behavior. He underscored the importance of holding law enforcement to account through constitutional oversight, including IPOA and the judiciary
Importantly, Nyamita clarified that these are his personal views—not necessarily those of ODM as a party. When speaking on party strategy or official positions, only the ODM leader or spokesperson can do so.
