JSC recommended the removal of Justice Ojwang’ after he refused to appear before the commission to respond to allegations levelled against him by nine petitioners. However, when contacted Saturday on the progress of the tribunal, Mr Kariuki said they were “still dealing with preliminary things”. President Kenyatta announced the suspension of Justice Ojwang’ in the Kenya Gazette of March 29 and subsequently appointed Justice Alnashir Visram to chair the tribunal to look into the allegations against Justice Ojwang’. He said despite being conflicted and being closely associated with the Migori County Governor Okoth Obado, Justice Ojwang sat in the bench. Justice Ojwang’ refused to appear before the “well-known (JSC) committee members” alleging “ill-intent against me”.

Source: Daily Nation April 28, 2019 03:56 UTC