Sex workers’ clients should also be jailed, judge tells JSC panel

Lawyer Pamela Tutui when she appeared before the Judicial Service Commission interviewing panel for the position of judges of the Supreme Court in Nairobi yesterday. The only way to end prostitution in Kenya is by also arresting the men who seek the services of 'ladies of the night', Court of Appeal Judge Martha Koome has said. (PHOTO: EDWARD KIPLIMO/ STANDARD)

The only way to end prostitution in Kenya is by also arresting the men who seek the services of 'ladies of the night', Court of Appeal judge Martha Koome has said.

Justice Koome told the Judicial Service Commission interviewing her for the post of Supreme Court Judge if there were no customers, then the sellers would be forced to close shop.