Ruto to Hold Meeting to Solve Executive vs Judiciary Stalemate

Ruto to Hold Meeting to Solve Executive vs Judiciary Stalemate

Ruto to Hold Meeting to Solve Executive vs Judiciary Stalemate

In response to the persistent attacks on the judiciary over the past two weeks, President William Ruto has consented to meet with Chief Justice Martha Koome and the two Speakers of Parliament.Speaking on Tuesday at the opening of Tinderet Integrated Technical and Trainers College in Nandi County, Ruto said that communication was required to purge the judiciary of a few “corrupt” individuals who, in his words, have been persistently impeding the advancement of the nation.

“I agree with what CJ says about dialogue and we must have a conversation about corruption and we will not allow graft to impede our development,” the Head of State remarked.

“We will eradicate corruption in Kenya this year. Let me tell you something, CJ: I’m prepared to call a meeting of the legislative, executive, and judiciary leaders. Since corruption is undermining Kenya’s development and potential, I’m prepared for the discussion on how to combat it.”

The President added that all pertinent parties should be included in the discussion.”In order to deal with the corrupt who go to court to evade justice and obstruct government operations, I’m going to lead from the front in that discourse. He pointed out, “They want to bribe the Judiciary by hiring expensive lawyers and holding the system hostage, thereby halting progress. I’m confident that we will have that conversation.”

In order to talk about the concerns he has brought up in recent weeks regarding purported corruption in the judiciary, CJ Koome requested a meeting with Ruto on Monday.A slew of accusations against the judiciary by the Kenya Kwanza leadership, most notably Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s announcement that he will be filing a petition to remove Justice Esther Maina this Thursday due to alleged egregious misconduct, spurred Chief Justice Koome to respond.As Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), the Chief Justice reaffirmed her commitment to investigating any allegations of wrongdoing against judges.

“I implore our legislators to refrain from debating current events in public so that the judges can discuss them in an unbiased manner. “Follow the appeal if someone is unhappy,” she said during a press conference held outside the Supreme Court.

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