Retired Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has written to the president concerning the rejection of appointment for six judges.
The former CJ warned President Uhuru Kenyatta that his disregard of the law was going to dent his legacy.
“Mr. President, you bear a burden of history to do the right thing for Kenya’s Constitution, her institutions and the general public. Discharge this burden: Simply do the right thing.”
In the strongly worded letter, Emeritus Mutunga said the president was setting a dangerous precedent by ignoring the rule of law.
He said out of his actions, Kenya would soon be heading into a dangerous election year.
He then proceeded to tell President Uhuru Kenyatta to consider retirement should he fail to fulfill the constitution.
“Resignation and early voluntary retirement are readily available options that the Constitution merrily provides, in order to protect itself from individuals who may find further fidelity to its edicts, a burdensome enterprise,”
