Former NCIC vice chair: I left govt because they’re killing our youth
By David Nthua, August 7, 2025Wambui Nyutu, the immediate former Vice Chairperson of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), has said skyrocketing cases of extrajudicial killings made her part ways with the Ruto-led government.
Speaking to Kameme TV on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Nyutu accused the government of being tainted with innocent blood, revealing that her conscience could no longer allow her to stay silent as young people were being killed.
A moral decision
“For me, I am not supporting the government; it is good I state that even though I used to work for it,” she said, while appearing visibly emotional during the live interview.
She added, “I am not supporting it because our Gen Z kids were murdered. If they are killing the Gen Zs, who are my bros and sisters, why should I keep quiet?
Nyutu had initially been seen as one of the defenders of the administration, having served in key roles including at the Kenya Human Rights Commission and other public institutions, but her latest remarks confirm growing dissent among former allies of President William Ruto.
Her public disapproval now adds to the widening fallout between the current administration and several former appointees, especially following nationwide youth-led protests over increased taxation, rising unemployment, and alleged abuse by security officers.
A call for accountability
Nyutu said she hoped her voice would encourage more former government insiders to speak up and demand accountability, especially regarding the killings that have been blamed on police handling of Gen Z demonstrators in major towns
“I would rather leave than sit in silence as young lives are wasted,” Nyutu said, vowing to continue pushing for justice and reforms in Kenya’s human rights space even from outside government.
It remains unclear whether Nyutu plans to return to activism or launch a political career, but Thursday’s statement positions her as one of the strongest voices of dissent to emerge from within former state ranks.