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Gachagua backs down, says he won't file petition against Justice Esther Maina

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dropped a bid to file a petition seeking the removal of Justice Esther Maina.

On Thursday, January 18, the DP said the move was prompted by the need to allow for dialogue between President William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome on issues around accountability in the Judiciary.

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