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JSC defies Ombudsman summons, terms them unconstitutional

Deputy chief justice Philomena Mwilu and Chief Justice Martha Koome during the presidential petition at the supreme court,Nairobi on 2nd September 2022. [File, Standard]

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has condemned the summonses issued by the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) against its members, stating that their actions undermine the rule of law.

In a statement, the JSC said: "CAJ's attempt to compel JSC members to appear before it over alleged non-compliance with directives on publishing complaints against judges, judicial officers, and judiciary staff is misguided, unconstitutional, and an unacceptable overreach."

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