The Judicial Service Commission has hated the processing of petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Martha Koome and other Supreme Court judges from office.
In a recent statement, JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Rutto noted that the Commission would adhere to the court orders restraining it from processing the petitions against the apex court judges.
The Vice Chairperson moreover disclosed that the JSC had recently received petitions seeking the removal of the seven Supreme Court judges.
JSC halts proceedings against Supreme Court Judges after court directive. Photo: Courtesy.
The petition was on account of alleged incompetence, misconduct, and misbehaviour.
However, eight separate petitions were later filed in court to stop the JSC from processing the petitions requiring judges to submit their responses to the allegations.
As a result interim conservatory orders were issued by the High Court, barring the Commission from further processing the petitions.
“Given the foregoing, and in compliance with the prevailing court orders, the JSC is now restrained from processing the subject petitions or commenting on the ongoing court cases,” Rutto said.
The JSC Vice Chairperson moreover reiterated that the Commission’s role was to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary.
He further stated that the Commission would, therefore, defend its mandate in court as outlined under the Constitution.
The Commission’s announcement comes a week after a High Court in Narok stopped the implementation of the decision by JSC that required the Supreme Court Judges to respond to a petition seeking their removal.
