Posted 2/1/2024, 2:40:39 PM
Ruto-Judiciary Tensions Resurface After Legal Defeats and Corruption Claims Against Judges
- Petition seeking impeachment of CJ Martha Koome latest battle between executive and judiciary after Ruto loses court cases
- Ruto and allies previously accused unnamed judges of taking bribes and working with opponents
- Ruto held closed-door meeting with Koome to call truce, but then suffered legal defeats days later
- Parliament Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa said corrupt judges "must fall", none immune from corruption fight
- Previous CJs Maraga and Mutunga also battled executive, including budget cuts and ignoring court orders