The Bill, an outcome of the recommendations of the National Assembly’s Justice and Legal Affairs Committee two years ago, seeks to establish a procedure for removing the AG from office. By JOHN NGIRACHUMore by this AuthorPlans are under way to remove Attorney-General Githu Muigai from office because of his independence, it has emerged. At the time, it was argued that while offices such as that of Cabinet secretary have laid down procedures on removing office holders, it was silent on the AG. It also does not target Prof Muigai specifically. He said the committee realised this in 2014 when the Law Society of Kenya asked the National Assembly to initiate the removal of Prof Muigai over his handling of Anglo Leasing matters.

Source: Daily Nation January 24, 2017 20:56 UTC