“Our nation faces perhaps the greatest challenge to the rule of law, with violation of rights and the brazen disregard of court orders by State and public officers,” Mr Okero said. The society’s stand on the matter follows that of Chief Justice David Maraga who recently said court orders must be obeyed by all. Mr Boinnet also ignored orders to appear in court in person. According to Mr Okero, LSK is appearing through its lawyers in the Dr Miguna habeas corpus proceedings. Principal secretaries Karanja Kibicho, Saitoti Torome and Monica Juma have been cited for contempt in the past for ignoring court orders.

Source: Daily Nation February 11, 2018 04:52 UTC