CJ Maraga warns politicians ahead of August polls

Chief Justice David Maraga has sternly warned politicians against making reckless and inflammatory statements during the campaign period preceding the August 8 General Election.

Stating that the Judiciary will not entertain manipulation, control or influence from any quarters, Maraga said that judicial officers and staff had been adequately trained to handle election matters.

“I will not respond to reckless statements from politicians during the campaign period. I want Kenyans to have confidence in the Judiciary as an independent and impartial institution,” Justice Maraga said .

Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has been sworn in as a member of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

Justice Mwilu, who doubles as the Vice-President of the Supreme Court, was appointed as a member of the JSC by President Uhuru Kenyatta on May 12 upon unanimous election by the seven-member bench to represent it to the top decision-making organ of the Judiciary.

Mwilu replaces Justice Smoking Wanjala who completed his tenure recently.

Maraga expressed confidence in Justice Mwilu and hoped she will make her contribution in steering the Judiciary to greater heights. She promised to work closely with her Supreme Court colleagues and the 10-member JSC.