Posted 1/23/2024, 6:31:20 AM
Ruto, Koome, and Wetang'ula Meet to Discuss Fighting Corruption, Boosting Judiciary Budget
- President Ruto held talks with CJ Martha Koome and Speaker Wetang'ula, agreeing to fight corruption in all arms of government
- Ruto said he will not protect members of his administration accused of corruption
- Koome was given a dossier on alleged judicial corruption; she admitted issues but disagreed with Ruto's approach
- Leaders agreed to boost Judiciary's budget to recruit more judges
- Opposition leaders Odinga and Orengo criticized Koome for meeting Ruto, saying it undermines judicial independence