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Justice Smokin Wanjala's statement on retirement of Supreme Court Judges

Judge Smokin Wanjala at the supreme court during the hearing of judges retirement age at the supreme court. (PHOTO: GEORGE NJUNGE/ STANDARD)


The main issue for determination raised by the Preliminary Objections in applications number 11 and 12 of 2016 is whether, by directing that applications 11 and 12 be heard on June 2, 2016 instead of June 24 as had been earlier directed by the duty judge, the Chief Justice acted in breach of the Constitution and the law.

It is important to establish the proper context within which the current controversy has arisen.

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