Acting Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu at a past event. A three-judge bench allowed the adjournment after Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji made an application to have the presiding judge Said Chitembwe withdraw from the case, citing a scheduled interview for the position of the Chief Justice. It would be inappropriate, given the circumstances for your Lordship to be part of the bench,” Mr Muite said. “We pray that the Principal judge is the one to second the judge to deal with the matter considering the circumstances. The fact that the presiding judge is shortlisted for interviews for Chief Justice, that alone is not a reason,” Mr Orengo argued.

Source: Standard Digital February 18, 2021 18:11 UTC