Lawyer John Khaminwa has called for the establishment of police stations in all public universities across the country.

He stated that if Garissa University had a police station on campus, the killing of so many students could have been prevented.

“It’s disheartening that some leaders in the country have numerous bodyguards assigned to them while our institutions of higher learning lack adequate security,” said Khaminwa.

He was speaking on Wednesday during the 10th anniversary of the terror attack at the university. An event held at the Kituo cha Sheria in Nairobi.

A total of 147 students were killed at Garrisa University by Al shabaab terrorists.

Khaminwa suggested that the government should erect a monument at the university bearing the names of all the students who lost their lives.

He also announced plans to file a case in court to compel the government, through a motion in parliament, to provide a report on the events leading to the attack.

“Up to now, the government has not released or made public the findings of its investigations on this matter. We will file a case to compel the government to make the report public,” said Khaminwa.

Dr. Wambua Kituku, the Executive Director of Kituo cha sheria, expressed sorrow over the lives lost, emphasising the need for improved information collection regarding terrorists.

He urged the government to redirect its focus from suppressing the youth’s expressions and speech towards combating terrorism.

“The government should spend more time fighting terrorists and stop pursuing the youth, commonly referred to as Gen Z, as they advocate for their rights and seek accountability from the government,” said Kituku.

Several parents of the victims attended the event, urging the government to compensate them for the loss of their children. In remembrance, they lit 147 candles.