Muturi demands probe into RSF passport saga
By Faith Lagat, February 27, 2026Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has called for investigations into reports that Kenyan passports were issued to individuals connected to Sudan’s ongoing conflict, including associates and family members of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti.
In a statement posted on X on Friday, February 27, 2026, Muturi termed the claims “explosive” and said they raise concerns about Kenya’s sovereignty and national security.
The matter gained attention following reports that Algoney Hamdan Dagalo Musa, a brother to the RSF commander, holds a Kenyan passport. Algoney has previously faced international sanctions related to the Sudan conflict.
Muturi cited that rogue immigration officials may have acted on instructions from senior figures in government to facilitate the issuance of the documents.
“I demand: 1. A full public disclosure of all passports issued under this arrangement. 2. Immediate suspension and investigation of all officers involved. 3. A parliamentary inquiry to establish whether executive authority was abused. Kenya must never become a laundering ground for international actors seeking legitimacy.”
Questions to President and intelligence services
Addressing President William Ruto directly, Muturi said the issue goes beyond an administrative error.
“Kenyan citizenship is sacred. A passport is not a political favour. It is not a tool for shielding foreign actors,” he stated.
He questioned whether the National Intelligence Service (NIS) had briefed the President on the processing of passports for individuals linked to a foreign armed conflict. If not, Muturi said it would raise concerns about the effectiveness of the country’s intelligence systems.
He asked whether Kenya risks becoming a “safe haven for those fleeing accountability” and demanded clarity on who authorised the alleged processing of the documents and who benefited.
Demands for disclosure and inquiry
Muturi outlined several demands, including full public disclosure of all passports issued under the reported arrangement, immediate suspension and investigation of officers involved, and a parliamentary inquiry to determine whether executive authority was abused.
“Kenya must never become a laundering ground for international actors seeking legitimacy,” he said. “Leadership is about protecting the nation, not exposing it to global shame and diplomatic fallout. The people of Kenya are watching.”