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There is corruption in the judiciary, says Chief Justice David Maraga

Chief Justice David Maraga (left) arrives for the Judges of the High Court workshop held at Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha. He said that he was keen to tackle corruption which has tainted the image of the judiciary. [Photo:Antony Gitonga/Standard]

The new Chief Justice David Maraga has admitted that corruption is rife in the judiciary but has promised to tackle it head on.

According to him ten percent of the staff in the judiciary including judges and clerks were involved in graft which was tainting the name of the institution.

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