The Supreme Court has concluded the hearing of Justice Said Chitembwe’s appeal against a graft conviction that recommended his removal from office.
The matter arises from a petition filed at the High Court in February 2023, where Chitembwe unsuccessfully contested the tribunal’s recommendation to have him dismissed for gross misconduct.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) initiated proceedings against Chitembwe on November 22, 2021, after Former Nairobi Governor Sonko released video clips and cell phone recordings implicating the judge in corruption.
Chitembwe denied graft allegations claiming witch hunt.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta suspended Justice Chitembwe on May 19, 2022, and formed a seven-member tribunal to investigate his alleged misconduct.
The tribunal unanimously found judge Chitembwe breached the Constitution while discharging his duties.
President William Ruto promised to act on the report and reminded Kenyans that there are mechanisms to take care of any situation where someone is believed to have acted in contravention of the law while discharging public duties.
