Self-declared National Resistance Movement (NRM) “general” Miguna Miguna who was recently banished to Canada has said that plans are underway for his return to Kenya that has branded him persona non grata.
In an exclusive interview with Nation in his law offices in Toronto Canada over the weekend, the fiery lawyer who on January 30 participated in the “swearing-in” of opposition leader Raila Odinga as the people’s president, Dr Miguna said nothing, not even President Uhuru Kenyatta would prevent him from returning home to continue advocating for electoral justice.
By NTV Kenya
Key Interviews & Statements After Deportation
1. Immediately After First Deportation (February 2018)
Upon being forcibly removed to Canada, Miguna described the government’s actions as a grave violation of his rights. He condemned the violent raid on his home and subsequent incommunicado detention as unconstitutional.
He forcefully asserted that he had never renounced his Kenyan citizenship, countering government claims to the contrary.
His deportation was met with defiance—he vowed to use legal avenues to challenge the state’s action and return to Kenya.
In interviews (notably with the BBC), he recounted being “treated… like a beast”—describing torture, denial of medical care, and being held standing on cold cement floors.
2. After Second Deportation (March 2018)
In a statement from Dubai, Miguna detailed how he was denied entry at JKIA despite valid court orders, forcibly deported after trying to withhold his Canadian passport to assert his Kenyan citizenship.
He vowed ongoing legal and political resistance, emphasizing that court rulings had invalidated the revocation of his nationality.
3. Strategic and Political Messaging
In a video message following deportation, Miguna urged supporters not to relent, declaring: “Viva! Continue the struggle… There is no going back. Surrender is not an option.”
By mid‑February 2018, he was already planning for his return, advocating for immediate elections in Kenya and denouncing delays proposed by others such as Raila Odinga.
Summary of Themes
Across these interviews and statements, several recurring themes emerge:
Claim to Kenyan Citizenship: Miguna consistently defended his Kenyan identity and rejected government assertions to the contrary.
Human Rights Violations: He spoke candidly about physical abuse, psychological trauma, and denial of legal access.
Rule of Law & Court Orders: He highlighted government defiance of judicial directives and committed to holding officials accountable.
Resistance & Political Resolve: Whether from Canada or Dubai, his tone remained defiant—calling for election justice and systemic change.
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