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Blow to vetting board on scrutiny of judicial officers

Kenya: The Supreme Court has settled the stalemate between judges and the Sharad Rao-led vetting board after it ruled that the board has no powers to investigate issues arising after promulgation of the Constitution.

The court upheld the ruling of the High Court and the Appellate Court that barred Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board from probing the conduct of judges over matters arising after the Constitution took effect on August 10, 2010.

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