The law society of Kenya and the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) have cautioned political leaders against making reckless statements that could threaten the independence of the judiciary.
Chairman Isaac Okero and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli said the statements made on judiciary during political rallies could be interpreted as threatening its independence.
In apparent reference to President Uhuru Kenyatta remarks against the judiciary while addressing a rally in Baringo Okero said that the judiciary was independent.
“Members of the executive and the legislature, no matter their rank or status, do a disservice to this nation by violating the cardinal constitutional principles that guarantee the independence of the judiciary,” said Okero.
Both president Uhuru and his deputy William Ruto expressed concerned at streak outcomes of election related cases filed by opposition and questioned why Chief justice David Maraga commented on ballot papers printing while the matter was still in court.
Justice Maraga however defended the jucidiary saying it will continue makin g its determination on the basis of constitution and evidence before it.
Okero said that Uhuru’s statements such erode public confidence in the judiciary.
