JSC approves removal of Justice Chitembwe over gross misconduct.
The judicial service commission finds merit in the complaint against Justice Chitembwe. JSC recommended Justice Chitembwe removal and forwarded petition to the President President to form tribunal to investigate Chitembwe’s conduct.
Through Chief Justice Martha Koome, the Commission has written to President Uhuru Kenyatta for further action.
“Accordingly, the Commission resolved to send the Petition to His Excellency the President for his further action in accordance with article 168(4) of the Constitution,” Koome said.
Justice Chitembwe is accused of impropriety and gross misconduct
JSC press statement on the petitions lodged against Hon. Mr Justice Said Juma Chitembwe. pic.twitter.com/SWpJOamhvg
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