Makau Mutua reveals reasons he would resign from Ruto’s govt
By Cynthia Lodite, September 11, 2025The chairperson of President William Ruto’s Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Protests, Makau Mutua, has hinted at possible causes that could lead to his resignation.
Mutua revealed what could lead him to resign from the noble position as the Chairperson of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Protests and the President’s advisor on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
During an interview with a local media house, Mutua firmly stated his stand alongside his key roles in President William Ruto’s government.
He announced that he is not going to cover up any faults within the government, and in case of any, he will gladly resign.
“I am not in this government to whitewash or cover up anything, and if things happen that I am not happy with, I will resign,” Mutua firmly stated.
Makau Mutua has been defending Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo from critics after her state appointment.
In addition, Mutua, who is also Ruto’s advisor, further defended his position in government while revealing his key role in telling the truth on matters of governance.
“Because I will not be of any use to the government and the president if I cannot tell him the truth, I am here because I am able to tell the president the truth,” Mutua said.
Makau pleads with Kenyans
Mutua was recently appointed to chair the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Protests in the gazette on August 25, 2025.
Following his new role, Mutua has pleaded with Kenyans to trust in him as he takes up the mantle of overseeing compensation of victims of demonstrations and protests dating back to 2017.
Mutua, who was speaking during an interview with a local media house on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, assured Kenyans of his primary role, revealing his political stand in the panel.
“Kenyans ought to understand that I am not here to play games, I am not here to play politics, but I am here to do something that will help us turn the page in this country,” he said.
He has assured Kenyans of his over 30 years of experience in human rights issues while maintaining his track record as a founding chairman of the Kenyan Human Rights Commission.