- The Judiciary Commission (JSC) stopped addressing an application for Chief Justice Martha Koome and six Supreme Court judges to be removed from office
- At least eight cases of the Supreme Court have been submitted to oppose the petition, resulting
- Chief Justice Koome and other Supreme Court judges, including Deputy CJ Philomena Mwilu, arrived in court to block the petition, which demanded negligence, misconduct and misconduct
- The JSC confirmed his commitment to maintaining the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law, saying it would defend itself in court while fulfilling its constitutional obligations
Nairobi – The Judicial Services Commission (JSC) has suspended the application for an appointment for the resignation of the Chief Justice Martha Koome and six Supreme Court judges, citing numerous court orders to prevent further action on the matter.
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In a statement published on Tuesday, February 25, JSC Vice Chairman Isaac Rutto confirmed that the commission had received requests for CJ Koome and other Supreme Court judges to be removed on charges of negligence, misconduct and misconduct.
Why did JSC stop dealing with complaints against Koome
However, Rutto explained that the commission could not continue the application due to the ongoing legal disputes in the High Court.
When the JSC began to address the application, at least eight cases were presented in the High Court, to oppose the process and to prevent the commission from continuing disciplinary sessions.
These cases, presented by different sides, including some of the affected judges, have led to the release of a conservative temporary order to prevent the JSC from taking any further action.
“The complaint, among other orders, aims to prevent the JSC from addressing the application and/or requiring judges to submit answers to various claims as they are on the request. Thus, temporary conservative instructions were issued, and prevented the JSC from dealing with the application,” The statement was partially studied.
Among the cases presented is the request of the Nairobi High Court Constitution No. 2025 of 2025, in which CJ Koome himself has opposed the request against him.
Other Supreme Court judges, including Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Judges Njoki Ndungu, Mohammed Ibrahim, William Ouko, and Isaac Lenaola, have also moved to court to prevent cases against them.
How will the JSC oversee the freedom of the judiciary
Despite the ongoing legal war, the JSC emphasized its commitment to maintain the law and protect the independence of the judiciary.
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The commission stated that it would defend itself in court while ensuring that it continued to fulfill its constitutional obligations.
The commission however refused to provide more information on the cases citing the legal restrictions imposed by the court orders.
“Based on the preceding, and in accordance with the existing court orders, the JSC is now barred Less than, 7 and 12 of the 12th Constitution of the Constitution. added a rutto.
Who wants Koome to be fired
In a recent interview, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua He claimed that President William Ruto had been plotting to remove Koome for control of the judiciary.
Gachagua claimed that Ruto He expressed frustration with the freedom of Koome and criticized him (Gachagua) for not being on the edge, despite their regional nature.
He also claimed that Ruto intends to reorganize the entire Supreme Court by appointing judges who focus on his interests.
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