His chambers, as those of High Court judge, Said Juma Chitembwe, were also searched. On average, every High Court judge hears some 1,600 cases in a year. Justice Chitembwe was not only arrested, but also charged and tried in 2009 before being acquitted. Claims of bribery against some Supreme Court judges in 2018 were abandoned after the petitioner withdrew their complaint. Justice Muchelule is one of six judges and judicial officers the president has held back from appointing despite nomination by the Judicial Service Commission.

Source: Standard Digital July 24, 2021 21:55 UTC