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A section of the 21 new Kadhis who were sworn in at the Supreme Court of Kenya by the Chief Justice Willy Mutunga on November 10, 2015. Dr Mutunga said the fight against graft in the Judiciary has been taken a notch higher with the establishment of tribunals to all corruption related matters.
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Dr Mutunga who spoke during the swearing of new Kadhis at the Supreme Court cited the tribunal that will investigate the conduct of Justice Joseph Mutava, the judge who acquitted Goldenberg architect Kamlesh Pattni.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will not spare any officer linked to corruption.
Chief Justice Willy Mutunga on Wednesday said the fight against graft in the Judiciary has been taken a notch higher with the establishment of tribunals to all corruption related matters.
Dr Mutunga who spoke during the swearing in of new Kadhis at the Supreme Court cited the tribunal that will investigate the conduct of Justice Joseph Mutava, the judge who acquitted Goldenberg architect Kamlesh Pattni.
JUDICIAL OFFICERS
“JSC will not hesitate to take disciplinary action against any judicial officer and administrative staff found engaging in this vice,” he said.
“If judges are found culpable, the JSC will recommend tribunals, as it already has done in one instance. Where other judicial officers, such as magistrates and Kadhis or administrative staff are involved, it shall take stern disciplinary measures,” said the CJ.
He called on the Kadhis to uphold integrity and fairness.
“Kenyans look upon all judicial officers as custodians of justice in the country. Kadhis are now dully recognized members of the judiciary and enjoy the status, esteem and benefits that other members of the judiciary enjoy,” he said.
