The former head of Judiciary went further to state that he does not know any law that decrees citizens to respect the president.

The critics backing the government have linked Mutunga to the Ford Foundation the government has accused of funding the revolt.

Mutunga said that an Inquiry that is seen as a cover-up is unacceptable.

Dedan Kimathi Day is marked on February 18 every year - the day when he was hanged at Kamiti Prison in Kiambu 67 years ago.