President Uhuru Kenyatta has told Chief Justice David Maraga to grow a thick skin whenever he finds himself being criticised by politicians.
Uhuru said he has learnt to accept criticism as it comes with the office one holds, and Maraga should do the same.
“Kenyans will say what they have to say and most of the time it will not be flattering. However, that is democracy and as I have learned anyway, one of two things in response first is simply just grow a thick skin CJ,” Uhuru said.
He spoke on Friday during the launch of the State of the Judiciary and the Administration of Justice Report at the Supreme Court Building.
Soon after the Supreme Court nullified Uhuru’s win at the August 8 polls, the president was quick to criticise the apex court judges whom he referred to as “wakora sita” (six crooks).
He went on to single out Maraga whom he accused of overturning the will of the people and promised to deal with him. “We shall revisit,” he said.