Disobeying court directives has consequences, says Chief Justice

Chief justice David Maraga at the supreme court during the presidential petition. [Photo by Beverlyne Musili/Standard]

All Kenyans must obey court orders regardless of their status in society, Chief Justice David Maraga (right) said yesterday. In apparent reference to the disregarded of court orders issued for the release of lawyer Miguna Miguna, the CJ warned that nobody was above the law.

Maraga issued a statement as pressure piled on Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinett and Directorate of Criminal Investigations boss George Kinoti to explain why they did not produce Miguna in court.