Supreme heat up as political egos, confusion reign against apex court

Deputy chief justice Philomena Mwilu and Chief Justice Martha Koome during a petition at the supreme court. [File, Standard]

That the Supreme Court has lately been at the centre of heavy criticism is not in doubt.

From what has been termed as well orchestrated plan to weaken the institution by removing Chief Justice Martha Koome and six Supreme Court judges to previous reports of withdrawing security of the CJ to petitions calling for investigations into alleged misconduct or breach of judges’ conduct, the topmost court has been at the centre of a storm.

But the judges have put up a brave fight against attempts to remove them from office. The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KJMA) has also come out to condemn the turn of events.