Reacting to the incident on his X account, Miguna questioned whether the deaths were the result of criminal negligence, arguing that such a tragedy should not occur in a structured military institution.
Miguna faulted the KDF leadership for what he described as glaring lapses in medical oversight during recruit training.
“Criminal negligence causing death,” Miguna wrote, openly questioning whether qualified physicians were involved in examining recruits before and during the strenuous exercises.
He wondered how three young recruits could die from “strenuous training” if medical officers and professional trainers were present, as required under military standards.
According to Miguna, physical endurance drills are not new, and similar exercises are conducted globally without fatal outcomes when proper safeguards are in place.
He insisted that military training must balance discipline with human safety, noting that recruits are citizens whose lives deserve protection.
Miguna further argued that pre-training medical screening alone is insufficient if recruits are not continuously monitored during demanding drills.
He challenged authorities to explain whether warning signs were ignored or whether medical intervention came too late.
The outspoken lawyer also questioned whether accountability would be enforced or if the matter would be dismissed as an unfortunate accident.
His remarks come amid growing public concern over the deaths, which occurred during a routine endurance exercise at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School.
The Kenya Defence Forces has since expressed regret over the incident and announced that investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
However, Miguna maintained that investigations must go beyond internal procedures and clearly identify responsibility if negligence is established.
He urged Kenyans not to normalize fatalities during training, warning that silence could enable future tragedies.
As the country mourns the three recruits, Miguna’s comments have reignited calls for transparency, accountability, and stricter medical oversight in military training programmes.
The unfolding investigation is expected to determine whether the deaths were unavoidable or the result of preventable failures within the system.
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