Opposition MPs tell off President Uhuru over remarks on Chief Justice David Maraga

President Uhuru Kenyatta. (Photo: Courtesy)

Some of the legislatures have also condemned President Uhuru Kenyatta’s remarks onSupreme Court moments after Law Society of Kenya and Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association expressed their concern on President Uhuru’s recent utterances.

Members of Parliament Sylvanus Osoro (South Mugirango), Samuel Atandi (Alego Usonga), Jared Okello (Nyando) and Beatrice Kwamboka (nominated Senator) praised the Supreme Court judges for their courage to defy the agents of impunity and those bent on negating the democratic gains so far painfully made over the years.

“Justice Maraga and his colleagues are the men and women that this country needs, patriots who will stand against all odds to defend the integrity and sovereignty of the people of Kenya,” the leaders said in a statement.

However they condemned President Uhuru attacks and threatening remarks towards the Supreme Court where he vowed to deal with it if he will be reelected within 60 days.

“It is sad, however, that as the country celebrates this historic ruling the Jubilee Party leadership led by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto has led the chorus by a few disgruntled people in attacking the Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court. This must be condemned in the strongest terms possible,”

“May we remind President Kenyatta that his presidency in 2013 was upheld by the same court and it is unfortunate that he can now lead the chorus in hurling insults at the court. To the extent of referring the judges as 'crooks' is not just absurd but unfortunate coming from the Head of State who is supposed to portray the image of the symbol of unity,” read part of the statement.

The four leaders hailed people of Kenya for the patience and resilience they demonstrated throughout the electioneering period. They urged President Uhuru to be humble and confirm it yet again that he won in the August 8 election.