I regret judiciary 'radical surgery', judge tells JSC

Hon. Lady Justice Wanjiru Karanja (R) to Supreme court on 5/October/2016 to be vetted on positions of deputy Chief Justice. She has denied getting promotion as a reward for her role in the 2003 Judiciary purge that led to sacking of several judges. (PHOTO: EDWARD KIPLIMO/ STANDARD)

A Court of Appeal Judge has denied getting promotion as a reward for her role in the 2003 Judiciary purge that led to sacking of several judges.

Lady Justice Wanjiru Karanja, who was part of Retired Justice Aaron Ringera-led radical surgery in the Judiciary, also regretted the exercise, saying it was the lowest point in the Judiciary that should never be allowed to happen again.