Judicial boycott? Why CJ Martha Koome is under siege
Chief Justice Martha Koome of Kenya is facing a push for her removal, leading to threats of a court boycott by the Law Society of Kenya. The conflict centers on allegations of judicial lack of accountability versus the constitutional protections afforded to judges.
Chief Justice Martha Koome is once again on the spot as a fresh push to eject her from office mounts, with lawyers threatening to boycott courts in a renewed confrontation that has plunged the Judiciary into crisis. The latest push has opened a fresh battlefront between the legal profession and the Judiciary, with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) accusing some judicial officers of using court orders to shield themselves from accountability while the targeted judges maintain they are entitled to constitutional protections and due process. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access. 🔥 Flash Sale ! Subscribe now and enjoy 50% off monthly and annual plans. Offer ends in…
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