Justice Maraga said the two, together with Mr Ngatia Wambugu of Africa Institute for Peace and Human Rights, made proposals that are dangerous, retrogressive, likely to mark the end of judicial independence in Kenya and undermine the rule of law. REMOVAL OF JUDGESRelated Stories Maraga: Judiciary was shaken by verbal attacksAdvertisementSpeaker Muturi had proposed that the National Assembly should be involved in the sacking of a Supreme Court judge. It would open the window for the reintroduction of manipulation and horse-trading in the appointment of judges,” explained Justice Maraga. There are other multiple petitions against various judges and magistrates, including one on CJ Maraga by activist Okiya Omtatah over alleged misconduct. CJ Maraga responded that the LSK’s contentions are premised on non-factual and biased positions that ignore the importance and relevance of the current constitutional architecture.

Source: Daily Nation March 29, 2020 06:56 UTC