Chief Justice Martha Koome has scorned Dr. Willy Mutunga’s decision to mobilize all judicial officers to boycott court activities until President Uhuru Kenyatta appoints six omitted judges recommended for promotion.
In a statement seen by Uzalendo News, CJ Koome said she was displeased by Mutunga’s demand for strike action, calling it “incitement”.
“While assuming the position of 13th Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. Willy Mutunga took oath of office to diligently serve the people and the Republic of Kenya and to impartially do Justice in accordance with the Constitution, and the laws and customs of the Republic, without any fear, favour, bias, affection, ill-will, prejudice or any political, religious, or other influence.” She charged
She said the appeal to shun duty was misguided, especially at a time when 700,000 cases worth billions of shillings are waiting in the courts, affecting millions of people and families.
“We, therefore, cannot afford to abandon our judicial mandate owing to a matter that is pending before the Court of Appeal and which will be accorded the centrality that it deserves.” She added.
