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Judges and lawyers condemn CJ's security withdrawal

Martha Koome President of the Supreme Court of Kenya speaking during memorial service for the late Judy Wanjeri Thongori on Jan 22, 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

The battle between the Judiciary and the Executive has intensified with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) condemning the government's decision to withdraw Chief Justice Martha Koome's security detail.

The controversial move has sparked sharp criticism, with legal bodies asserting that it undermines judicial independence and sets a dangerous precedent for the country's constitutional institutions.

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