"Afraid Of Dutch Govt?" Paul Muite Questions Ruto’s Courage After Dutch Suspect Walks Free Without Trial

Senior Counsel Paul Muite has sharply criticized President William Ruto’s administration for hastily deporting a Dutch national accused of assaulting a Kenyan woman and disrespecting police officers.

In a strong statement shared online, the veteran lawyer questioned the government’s decision to deport the foreigner before subjecting him to due legal process, terming the move a deliberate evasion of justice.

Paul Muite argued that deportation should only follow lawful prosecution and conviction within the Kenyan judicial system, emphasizing that Kenya’s sovereignty and rule of law must never be compromised in favor of diplomatic appeasement.

“Deportation should be after prosecution and, if convicted, serving time at Shimo la Tewa Prison,” Muite stated.

“Why are we saving this fellow from prosecution and potential jail term by deporting him prematurely? Are we afraid of the Dutch Government?” he added.

The incident, which sparked public outrage, involves a Dutch national who was captured on video assaulting a Kenyan woman and later seen mocking police officers sent to arrest him.

Instead of facing charges in court, the suspect was swiftly deported — a decision that has raised eyebrows among human rights groups, legal experts, and members of the public.

According to Paul Muite, such actions undermine Kenya’s justice system and send a dangerous message that foreign nationals can commit crimes and walk free without accountability.

He noted that deportation, in this case, appears to serve the interests of diplomacy rather than justice, effectively denying the victim a chance for redress and the country an opportunity to demonstrate the rule of law in action.

Legal analysts have echoed Muite’s sentiments, saying the decision sets a worrying precedent. They argue that deporting a suspect before trial amounts to shielding them from prosecution, especially when clear evidence of wrongdoing exists.

Critics also view the move as inconsistent with Kenya’s long-standing commitment to equality before the law.

Paul Muite’s remarks reignite debate over how the Ruto administration handles cases involving foreigners accused of crimes in Kenya.

While deportation may appear as a quick diplomatic solution, many believe it weakens confidence in Kenya’s institutions and erodes faith in the judicial process.

But even as outrage grows, citizens and activists are demanding answers from the Interior Ministry and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions on why justice was seemingly short-circuited — and whether Kenya is, in fact, afraid to confront powerful foreign governments when its own citizens are the victims.