Judiciary in crisis after judge orders Mwilu to step aside

Acting CJ Philomena Mwilu during the election of Council of Governors Chair. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The Judiciary has been thrown into a crisis after a judge temporarily stopped Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu from holding office.

In an unprecedented move, Meru High Court Judge Patrick Otieno ordered Justice Mwilu to step aside pending determination of a suit filed by Mwongela Isaiah Mbiti.