State House has threatened to expose Rogue Judicial Officials
State House has threatened to expose a section of judicial officers accused of perpetuating corruption and sabotaging President William Ruto’s agenda.
State House has threatened to expose a section of judicial officers accused of perpetuating corruption and sabotaging President William Ruto’s agenda.
In a statement defending President Ruto, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed insisted it was part of their duty to expose and hold a section of judicial officers enabling graft.
“Corruption, whether within the Judiciary, the Executive or the Legislature and, indeed, among the general public must not find refuge behind the shield of judicial independence. It is our duty to expose and hold accountable those who engage in corrupt practices whoever they maybe and wherever they are,” Hussein stated.
“We are back to the clamour for judiciary reforms last witnessed during President Mwaki Kibaki’s tenure when it was said: ‘Why pay for a lawyer’s services when you can pay a judge?’ We must never allow the return of such impunity in Kenya,” he added.
While defending the new push to expose corrupt judicial officers, Hussein indicated the President would be protecting the Constitution and protecting the citizens from judicial misconduct.
“We are back to the clamour for judiciary reforms last witnessed during President Mwaki Kibaki’s tenure when it was said: ‘Why pay for a lawyer’s services when you can pay a judge?’ We must never allow the return of such impunity in Kenya,” the statement read in part.
At the same time, Hussein dismissed sentiments raised by the Law Society of Kenya condemning the President’s sentiments. Hussein however insisted that Ruto was a firm believer in judicial independence citing various reforms instituted by the Head of State since assuming power.
“We, however, agree with the Law Society of Kenya that Executive impunity is unacceptable. However, legislative impunity, by its own measure, is also unacceptable and so is judicial impunity,” he stated.
Ruto attracted criticisms following his remarks against the Judiciary. The Head of State vowed to soldier on with his Affordable Housing agenda and Social Health care plan which have all been challenged in court.
Following his remarks, Chief Justice Martha Koome vowed to protect the judicial officers from attacks. She, however, directed the President to lodge complaints on the specific officers accused of being corrupt.