NairobiThe bad blood between President Kenyatta and Justice Maraga can be traced to the disputed 2017 presidential electionThe strained relationship between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Chief Justice David Maraga () continues unabated as the dispute over appointment of judges escalated yesterday. The CJ had on Monday accused President Kenyatta of refusing to appoint 41 judges despite two court orders directing him to do so in 14 days. He also accused the Executive of violating court orders and disrespecting the Judiciary. SEE ALSO: You have failed as CJ, Uhuru tells MaragaThe bad blood between President Kenyatta and Justice Maraga can be traced to the disputed 2017 presidential election when the CJ oversaw the first Supreme Court nullification of a presidential election in Africa. I’m not serving to please any CS or PS, I’m here to serve the people,” said Maraga.

Source: Standard Digital June 09, 2020 20:48 UTC