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Judges ‘targeted’ as MPs fault court ruling on Ouko ouster bid

The Legislature and Judiciary are headed for another clash in their never-ending supremacy battles, even as sources alleged a plot by some MPs and the Executive to “fix” judges seen to be frustrating their interests.

Closely guarded sources within the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) told The Standard on Saturday that senior members of the Executive, ganging up with those in Legislature, have been exerting pressure on Chief Justice David Maraga to effect a reshuffle in the divisions of the High Court, with some judges targeted for transfers.

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