Friday January 5, 2024 - President William Ruto has threatened to expose a section of Judicial officers accused of perpetuating corruption and sabotaging his agenda.
In a statement to Kenyans, Ruto, through State House
Spokesperson, Hussein Mohamed, insisted that it was his duty to expose and hold
a section of judicial officers enabling graft, accountable.
"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 that the President would be protecting the
Constitution and protecting the citizens from judicial misconduct.
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 has attracted criticism 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.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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