Former Mukurweini Member of Parliament (MP) Kabando wa Kabando has called out what he described as rising cases of selective justice in the country.

Taking to his official X account on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Kabando urged leaders to strictly uphold the Constitution and protect the rights of all citizens.

In a strongly worded statement, Kabando emphasised the central role of the Bill of Rights, describing it as the “heart” of Kenya’s Constitution and a critical safeguard for dignity, equality, and freedom.

Biasness

Kabando warned that constitutional rights risk becoming meaningless if they are not consistently applied in decisions affecting ordinary citizens.

“The Bill of Rights is the heart of our Constitution, anchored in Chapter 4. It guarantees dignity, equality, and freedom,” he stated.

He stressed that leadership comes with a responsibility to ensure justice is applied fairly and without bias, cautioning against a system where some individuals are treated differently based on status or influence.

“It is a guarantee to be upheld in every decision that affects wananchi, the sovereign,” he added.

The former lawmaker urged those in positions of authority to prioritise fairness and respect in governance, noting that the Constitution places ultimate power in the hands of the people.

He insisted that leaders must act as custodians of the law, ensuring that every Kenyan is treated with dignity regardless of their background.

“Leadership carries the duty to protect these rights, to ensure justice is not selective, and that every citizen is treated with fairness and respect,” Kabando stated.

Kabando’s remarks come amid increasing public debate over governance, accountability, and the rule of law in Kenya.

Recent events have sparked concerns about whether institutions are consistently applying justice across the board.

Tuju’s ordeal

Lawyer Willis Evans Otieno, days ago, raised concerns over the state of property rights and access to justice in Kenya following the recent ordeal involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju.

Taking to his official X account in the wee hours of Monday, March 16, 2026, Otieno argued that the situation surrounding Tuju should not be viewed as an isolated incident but rather as a reflection of a deeper systemic problem that has long affected ordinary citizens across the country.

“What is happening to Raphael Tuju is not an isolated incident. It reflects a broader pattern that many ordinary citizens across Kenya have experienced for years, where powerful interests, shielded by opaque authority, move against people’s property and rights with alarming impunity,” Otieno stated.

Tuju has recently been at the centre of a high-profile property dispute that has drawn public attention and sparked debate over the protection of property rights and the role of state institutions in resolving such conflicts.

Tuju is currently facing false publication charges in court just a day after he resurfaced following his earlier reported disappearance, with authorities arguing that the incident was self-orchestrated.

Otieno warned that if the rule of law is to have meaning, it must apply equally to all citizens regardless of their social standing or visibility.

“If the law means anything, it must protect every Kenyan equally, not only those whose cases happen to attract public attention. Property rights, access to justice, and the dignity of lawful ownership cannot depend on whether someone has the means to fight back or the visibility to attract cameras,” he stated.

The lawyer further emphasised that justice should not be a privilege reserved for the powerful or well-connected individuals but a guarantee available to all Kenyans under the Constitution.

“Justice and humanity should not be privileges reserved for the powerful. They must be guarantees enjoyed by every Kenyan,” Otieno added.