×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

LSK slams interior ministry over withdrawal of CJ Koome's security detail

Chief Justice Martha Koome.[Standard, File]

Law Society of Kenya has condemned the withdrawal of Chief Justice Martha Koome's security details as she claimed yesterday in a letter addressed to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.

In a press briefing on Friday in Nairobi, LSK President Faith Odhiambo said the action infringe on the independence of the Judiciary and an attempt to coerce it to operate as an appendage of the Executive against constitution, terming it unfortunate and acceptable.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in