By SAM KIPLAGATMore by this AuthorThe Judicial Service Commission has received a new petition that seeks the removal of Chief Justice David Maraga. The petition filed by Mr Yussuf Ibrahim Dimbil makes several allegations against Mr Maraga ranging from tribalism to attending political rallies. Mr Dimbil, through law firm Charles Koech & Associates, accuses Mr Maraga of lifting a quote from a judgment that was yet to be delivered. MISCONDUCTAnd when it was delivered, Mr Dimbil alleges that the import of the quote had been changed. LAWS VIOLATEDMr Dimbil accuses the CJ of attending political rallies in Kisii and Nyamira, bringing disrepute to his office and violating public trust bestowed upon him.

Source: Daily Nation March 14, 2019 11:48 UTC