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  • Sonko Renews Push To Remove CJ Koome From Office

    Sonko Renews Push To Remove CJ Koome From Office

    Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has revived his campaign to have Chief Justice Martha Koome removed from office, demanding answers over a three-year delay in processing his petition to the Judicial Service Commission.

    In a strongly worded letter dated November 24, 2025, Sonko expressed frustration at what he termed an inexplicable silence from the JSC over a complaint he filed on July 21, 2022, seeking the removal of the country’s top judge.

    The former governor claims the commission has not issued any communication, update, directions or hearing date since his petition was officially received and stamped on July 22, 2022.

    “More than three and a half years later, we have not received any response from the Commission,” Sonko wrote to the JSC Secretariat at Pension Towers, attaching a copy of the acknowledged petition as evidence.

    The petition was filed at the height of Sonko’s legal troubles following his impeachment by the Senate. In it, he accuses Justice Koome of gross misconduct, bias and constitutional violations in handling his appeal at the Supreme Court.

    Central to Sonko’s grievances is the Supreme Court judgment that upheld his impeachment and barred him from contesting the 2022 Mombasa gubernatorial race.

    He argues the ruling was delivered after what he describes as an unfair and rushed process that denied him adequate time to file submissions.

    Sonko alleges Justice Koome compromised judicial neutrality through remarks made during a Spice FM interview, suggesting she had formed an opinion on his case before the Supreme Court made its determination.

    He further claims the Chief Justice misled his lawyers about the composition of the bench hearing his appeal and refused to recuse herself despite an apparent conflict of interest.

    CJ Martha Koome
    CJ Martha Koome.

    Correspondence between Sonko’s legal team and the Supreme Court reveals administrative confusion in the handling of the case.

    On July 12, 2022, the Judiciary admitted to issuing incomplete directions and apologized for the oversight.

    However, just one day later, the court summoned Sonko for a hearing scheduled for July 14, 2022.

    Sonko received the notice while in Mombasa, where a High Court bench had just cleared him to contest for governor.

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission had officially approved his candidacy following that ruling.

    The former governor questions why the Supreme Court hurriedly fixed his hearing for the very next day, arguing that neither he nor other parties were given time to file submissions or participate in selecting an appropriate hearing date.

    His legal team was still in Mombasa when the notice was issued.

    “What was the hurry for? The High Court had just ruled that I should be allowed to vie since I had not exhausted my appeal options. Then on the same day, the Supreme Court fixed the next day to determine my case. Who was pushing them? Why were they in such a rush? We were never given a chance to file submissions,” Sonko stated.

    After the Supreme Court upheld his impeachment and effectively blocked him from the Mombasa race despite IEBC clearance, Sonko took his fight to the East African Court of Justice.

    The regional court later found procedural violations in the Supreme Court’s handling of his impeachment proceedings.

    The EACJ ruled that Sonko’s impeachment process violated his right to a fair trial, citing possible breaches of the Kenyan Constitution and the East African Community Treaty.

    While the court did not overturn the Supreme Court’s decision, it sharply criticized procedural flaws that undermined the credibility of the impeachment.

    The regional court noted that permanently barring Sonko from holding public office inflicted irreparable harm on his political career and reputation, emphasizing that such a severe penalty demanded unquestionable fairness.

    Armed with the EACJ findings, Sonko is now pressing the JSC to act on his petition against Justice Koome. He is seeking clarity on whether his complaint has been processed, dismissed or scheduled for deliberation, urging the commission to respond urgently.

    The former governor’s renewed push comes at a time when the Judiciary has faced multiple petitions seeking the removal of senior judges. However, several such petitions have been dismissed in recent months for failing to meet the constitutional threshold for removal proceedings.

    The JSC had not responded to Sonko’s latest letter by the time of publication.

  • Rigathi Gachagua Arrest: Ex-DP Says He’s Ready for Jail, “Jela Ni Za Wanaume”

    Rigathi Gachagua Arrest: Ex-DP Says He’s Ready for Jail, “Jela Ni Za Wanaume”

    Rigathi Gachagua, Kenya’s former deputy president, has claimed that the government is planning to arrest him.

    He insists he has no problem with it, boldly stating, “Jela ni za wanaume” (prisons are for men).

    The alleged plot follows his remarks about an attempt to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome.

    As political tensions rise, Gachagua remains defiant, urging opposition leaders to stand strong. But what’s really happening? Let’s break it down.

    Government’s Alleged Plan to Arrest Gachagua

    Rigathi Gachagua says authorities planned to arrest him over the weekend, accusing him of inciting unrest.

    Speaking at the launch of Martha Karua’s People’s Liberation Party on February 27, he revealed that the scheme followed his recent statements in Meru.

    “I warned them to leave Martha Koome alone or face consequences, and they wanted to arrest me for it,” he said. Gachagua believes his defense of the judiciary is being used as an excuse to silence him.

    Despite the looming threat, he remains unshaken. “I told them I was home with tea ready. If they wanted to arrest me, we could share tea and then head to the cells together,” he remarked, emphasizing that leaders must sacrifice for justice.

    What Did Gachagua Say in Meru? A Warning to President Ruto

    On February 23, while addressing a gathering in Meru, Gachagua issued a stern warning to President William Ruto.

    He accused the government of trying to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome, calling it an attack on democracy.

    “The judiciary must remain independent. If they interfere with Martha Koome, we will not sit back and watch,” he declared.

    His speech sparked mixed reactions, with supporters praising his courage and critics accusing him of political incitement.

    Calls for Action Against The Impeached DP

    Following his remarks, some leaders called for his arrest. They urged law enforcement and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to take action, arguing that his statements could fuel political unrest.

    Rigathi Gachagua: “I’m Not Afraid of Jail; Come Arrest Me.”

    Gachagua insists that he is ready for any consequences. He dismissed the fear of imprisonment, saying prisons today are far better than the mud-walled houses he grew up in.

    “They plan my arrest every day, but I’m not worried. The cells today have bricks and even washrooms inside,” he joked.

    He also encouraged opposition leaders to stay fearless. “We cannot let fear control us. If we do, where will Kenyans find hope?” he asked.

    His bold stance has fueled debate, with many wondering whether his arrest would be politically motivated or justified.

  • “Ukifukuza Martha Koome, Usijaribu Kukanyaga Meru Tena!” – Gachagua Accuses Ruto of Plotting to Remove CJ Koome, Vows Protests

    “Ukifukuza Martha Koome, Usijaribu Kukanyaga Meru Tena!” – Gachagua Accuses Ruto of Plotting to Remove CJ Koome, Vows Protests

    Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Warns President Ruto Against Targeting Chief Justice Martha Koome, Threatens Mass Demonstrations

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched fresh accusations against President William Ruto, alleging that he is orchestrating a plan to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome from office.

    Speaking at a church service in Meru County on Sunday, Gachagua claimed that the alleged move is driven by Koome’s firm stance as head of the Judiciary and her refusal to bow to political pressure.

    “Let us respect each other. The Meru people have been taken for granted for too long, and it must come to an end. As we speak, the President is planning to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome from office. He started by kicking me out of his government, and he also did the same to Mithika Linturi,” Gachagua said.

    He accused Ruto’s administration of being uneasy with Koome’s leadership, arguing that the Judiciary is under attack because the Chief Justice refuses to be a “Yes Leader.”

    “When you kicked me out of your government, the people from the Mountain remained silent, and you thought they were fearful. We dare you to continue with the plan of removing Justice Koome because she has refused to be a ‘Yes, sir’ person,” he warned.

    CJ Martha Koome.

    Since his removal from office, Gachagua has become a vocal critic of the Ruto administration, frequently challenging government policies and decisions.

    “If you chase our Martha Koome, don’t set foot in Meru. You chased Rigathi Gachagua, and the Mt. Kenya people were silent—you thought they were cowards,” he added.

    Gachagua vowed to lead nationwide protests if the Chief Justice is ousted, insisting that he would not stand by and watch Ruto “destroy the leadership of Mt. Kenya.”

    His remarks come amid ongoing legal battles involving the Judiciary. Last month, former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi filed a petition with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) seeking the removal of Chief Justice Koome and the entire Supreme Court bench, citing alleged misconduct and incompetence.

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    Additionally, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched investigations into graft allegations within the Judiciary. EACC Chairperson David Oginde confirmed that bribery claims against some judges are under review, following a request for a probe by Chief Justice Koome.

    Gachagua, however, dismissed these developments as part of a broader political scheme and warned Ruto against attempting to oust the Chief Justice.

    “In a fiery tone, the former second-in-command dared Ruto to orchestrate Koome’s removal, warning that he would never be welcome in Meru.”

  • NIS Has Set Aside Billions To Remove CJ Koome And Disband The Supreme Court Ahead Of 2027, Gachagua Alleges

    NIS Has Set Aside Billions To Remove CJ Koome And Disband The Supreme Court Ahead Of 2027, Gachagua Alleges

    Speaking to congregants at Meru PCEA church on Sunday, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto’s administration of plotting to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome from office and dismantle Kenya’s Supreme Court. Gachagua’s claims come amid a backdrop of political tension and judicial scrutiny.

    During his address, Gachagua stated, “There is even a bigger scheme to dismantle the Supreme Court ahead of 2027 elections. A budget has been set aside through the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and all those petitions you are seeing against Martha Koome, and judges of the Supreme Court is the machinations of the state.”

    Gachagua further elaborated that the motive behind this alleged scheme is to establish a Supreme Court bench more amenable to the Ruto’s wishes. “They would like to put a Supreme Court bench that is amiable to what those in power want. We cannot accept. We want to ask the international community to keep an eye on Kenya,” he urged, calling for external oversight of Kenya’s judicial integrity.

    These accusations come at a time when political and legal battles are intensifying in Kenya. The Supreme Court has been a pivotal institution in maintaining checks and balances, notably during high-profile electoral disputes. The suggestion of undermining such a crucial arm of government raises serious concerns about the health of democracy in Kenya.

    The speculated disbandment of the Supreme Court would not only affect the current political landscape but could have long-lasting implications for judicial autonomy and electoral justice in Kenya.

    Alleged plot

    Gachagua alluded to the recent withdrawal of Koome’s security, terming it as one of the state’s strategy to scare the CJ and push her into resignation.

    “I want to ask my sister, Lady Justice Martha Koome, don’t be intimidated. Stay put. You are doing a good job. Continue making sure this is a country of rule of law and constitutionalism,” said Gachagua.

    On Thursday, January 23, Koome expressed concerns over the withdrawal of her security detail.

    In a letter addressed to Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, she highlighted the constitutional implications of such an act, describing it as a threat to judicial independence.

    Koome expressed further concern over the weakened capacity of the Judiciary Police Unit, taking issue with the withdrawal of a significant number of officers.

    Meanwhile, a duo of prominent lawyers have been on a mission to kick Koome and her colleagues at the Supreme Court out.

    Lawyers Ahmednasir Abdullahi and Nelson Havi used the X platform for the campaign against the judges whom they accused of “misbehaviour” and abuse of office.

    On January 17, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) confirmed receiving a petition from Havi seeking the removal of the bench.

    The commission maintained that the matter would be addressed in accordance with the established procedures and processes under the rule of law.

  • Blow To Ahmednasir’s Law Firm Clients As Supreme Court Reiterates The Ban Still Effective

    Blow To Ahmednasir’s Law Firm Clients As Supreme Court Reiterates The Ban Still Effective

    The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear a case from the law firm of Ahmednasir Abdullahi saying that the ban they issued last year is still in effect.

    The judges declined to hear a lawyer from the firm of Abdullahi’s law saying that the ban against the Senior Counsel and his legal team from appearing before it is still effective.

    Last year in January all judges of the Supreme Court recused themselves from hearing any case involving the firm or its representatives.

    Chief Justice Martha Koome the president of the court reiterated to the lawyer who had appeared before them that the ban remains effective.

    She emphasized that no members of the firm could proceed in representing clients before the Supreme Court unless the ban is lifted.

    “We made a decision last year, January, where all the judges of this court recused themselves from hearing any matter from the firm of Ahmednasir or his employees or any other person holding brief for the firm. The reasons for recusal were cited in that matter. So when the matter was called out this morning, we noted that the firm of Ahmednasir is still on record,” Koome said.

    The court has now directed the client-petitioner to indicate how she wished her case to proceed and be determined, given the constraints imposed by the ban.

    “We direct the Registrar to issue a notice to the petitioner to appear within 14 days to indicate how she wishes to proceed with the matter in the event that she has not dealt with presentation the order of stay issued will stand vacated automatically,”court directed.

    Client’s case

    Lawyer Asli Osman on Tuesday pleaded with the apex court to allow the law firm to argue a landmark case on whether children born out of wedlock in Muslim set-ups should be allowed to inherit from their fathers.

    However, Chief Justice Martha Koome, her deputy Philomena Mwilu, Justices Mohamed Ibrahim, Smokin Wanjala, Isaac Lenaola, Njoki Ndung’u and William Ouko unanimously rejected Osman’s plea.

    In a ruling read by Justice Koome, the seven judges declared that if Fatuma fails to appear within the time limit, the orders issued stopping Rose Faith Mwawasi and Judith Malele Mwawasi from demanding part of the wealth left by Mombasa tycoon Salim Juma Hakeem will lapse.

    Fatuma moved to the Supreme Court after Court of Appeal Judges Gatembu Kairu, Pauline Nyamweya and George Odunga unanimously agreed that despite religion abhorring sex before marriage, it is unfair to sideline children born from such escapades when their fathers die.

    Islamic law dictates that where a child has been born out of a marriage, he or she can only inherit from the mother and not the father.

    However, Justices Kairu, Nyamweya and Odunga were of the view that the rights of a child supersede one’s marital status.

    According to them, there is no rational justification to prove that a child born in a marriage has a higher claim to wealth than one who is born outside matrimony.

    “To deny children born out of wedlock the benefit which accrues to other children born in wedlock on the basis of the alleged “sins” committed by their parents, in our view cannot be justified since it would mean that this court would be adopting “hurtful discrimination and stereotypical response” to a clear case of discrimination,” ruled the bench headed by Justice Kairu.

    “It is our view that culture that is harmful to a child in the sense that denies such a child his or her otherwise right to parental care and protection on the ground of marital status of the father and the mother cannot be countenanced,” the Judges ruled

    At the heart of the case was the wealth left by Mombasa tycoon Salim Juma Hakeem.  Juma died without a will on February 23, 2015 in Tanzania.

  • Havi Files Petition For The Removal Of CJ Koome, Supreme Court Judges

    Havi Files Petition For The Removal Of CJ Koome, Supreme Court Judges

    Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has sustained his onslaught on the Judiciary and is now calling for the removal of Chief Justice Martha Koome and all the Supreme Court judges.

    Havi filed a petition to the Judiciary Service Commission (JSC) and urged the Commission to compel President William Ruto to form a tribunal and begin the process of firing the seven, accusing them of gross misconduct.

    According to Havi, there is reasonable apprehension in the legal fraternity and the general public that the recent practice of the Supreme Court of Kenya entertaining and determining appeals from the Court of Appeal on civil and commercial matters where colossal amounts of money is involved but which have no novel question of general public importance, is motivated by corruption.

    “I swear this Affidavit in support of the complaint against Justices Martha Karambu Koome, Philomena Mbete Mwilu, Mohammed Khadar Ibrahim, (Dr) Smokin C Wanjala, Njoki Ndungu, Isaac Lenaola and William Ouko and ask that the Judicial Service Commission recommends to the President of the Republic of Kenya the formation of a Tribunal to remove the Judges from office,” part of the affidavit read.

    Lost confidence

    Havi claims that there is a general consensus in the legal fraternity within the country that “the public has lost confidence in the Supreme Court as a result of its decisions.”

    “The Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya and judges of the Supreme Court like Ceaser’s wife, ought not to even be under suspicion of corruption,” he says.

    Among the complaints he has listed concerning CJ Koome is the lack of leadership and direction as expected of a Chief Justice, especially compared to former CJ Evans Gicheru.

    “Unlike Honourable Mr Justice Evans Gicheru, Honourable Lady Justice Martha Karambu Koome has failed to provide leadership and direction for the Supreme Court of Kenya and the entire Judiciary,” his statement read.

    Havi claims that he has come to believe allegations made by  Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi that four of the Supreme Court judges had been bribed in their handling of the presidential election  petition.

    “I have demonstrated with instances herein above, how the seven judges of the Supreme Court have purported to enact laws to suit their interests, curtail and limit fundamental rights and freedoms, alter legal doctrines and principles, constituted themselves claimants in causes and proceeded to adjudicate those cause in disregard of trite law and express  constitutional and statutory provisions knowing well that there is no repreive to their unlawful actions and decisions,” he says.

    Determines appeal

    Havi also says the recent practice  by the Supreme Court to entertain and determines appeals from the Court of Appeal on civil and commercial matters involving colossal sums of money have left fears of  their possible involvement in corruption.

    “I do not understand what would motivate Judges of the Supreme Court if not corruption, to relegate themselves to the level of a Taxing Officer and start determining the quantum of instruction fees , a matter where no novel question of public importance is involved,” he states.

    He cites the case of Kenya Airports Authority versus Otieno Ragot and Company Advocates (2024) eKLR where Justices Koome, Ibrahim, Wanjala, Njoki and Lenaola allegedly unlawfully execised jurisdiction over a civil matter and altered a settled private law on ascertainment of instruction fees.

    He also cites the case of Geo Chem Middle East versus Kenya Bureau of Standards (2020) eKLR where Justice Mwilu, Ibrahim, Wanjala, Njoki and Lenaola declared themselves not to have jurisdiction over the matter and yet went ahead to determine it instead of disqualifying themselves.

    Havi, Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi and other senior lawyers have been calling for the resignation of CJ Koome for months citing deep-rooted corruption in the institution.

    Assume jurisdiction

    Havi was yesterday supported by Ahmednasir who, in a post on X, said the judges of the Supreme Court blatantly lie and assume jurisdiction when the Court in law has no jurisdiction to hear the petitions.

    “The Court is paid crazy money to assume jurisdiction and the deal ALWAYS is to overturn the judgment of the Court of Appeal,” he posted.

    Havi also referred to a 2022 contempt of court ruling in which he, alongside his Assisting Counsel Esther Ang’awa and fellow SC Ahmednassir, were convicted.

    “To that end, when the petition challenging the election of President William Ruto was filed, the seven Judges of the Supreme Court of Kenya acting through Honourable Lady Justice Martha Karambu Koome sent a message that the two of us I should not appear in the matter. We obliged and stayed away, ” Havi says in his petition.

    However, fresh details have emerged regarding the heightened clamour for changes in the Judiciary orchestrated by the two who were once sworn enemies.

    Ahmednasir initially kicked off the campaign on a revenge mission against CJ Koome and other Supreme Court judges after they barred him from ever appearing before them.

    This followed his endless attacks on the judges, whom he accused of corruption and incompetence.

    Critics of Ahmednassir have revealed that as a strong supporter of President William Ruto, he has to recruit an impressive array of supporters who saw the benefit of destabilising the Judiciary ahead of the 2027 elections, and several senior lawyers who themselves had personal beef against the Judiciary leadership.

    Some of his colleagues say Grand Mullah’s beef with the Judiciary has been due to his desire to wield control over the courts at the highest level.

    His career has been characterized by controversies. In 2014 for example, the LSK sought to suspend him from practising law for six months for insulting a judge. This decision was later overturned on appeal.

    Reports indicate that he has been using threats, judicial blackmail, and government connections to manipulate outcomes.

    Equally, Judiciary employees have even accused him of bullying them and spreading false accusations of corruption against judges when they refuse to be compromised.

    Ahmeddnassir’s name has also been linked to a Somali group which was accused of laundering ransom money paid to Somali pirates. It was Ahmednasir’s law firm that represented members of these cartels amid suspicion that he was used to launder the money. In an interview with a local media house in September 2021, Ahmednasir acknowledged that the allegations of his ties with the Somali pirates were known at the highest levels of government and because of that President Mwai Kibaki’s State House was initially opposed to him sitting in the Judicial Service Commission.

  • Cost of Justice rises in Kenya as Judiciary hikes court fees

    Cost of Justice rises in Kenya as Judiciary hikes court fees

    Kenyans will now pay more than double for court services after the Judiciary revised its fees and hiked the cost of litigation as seen in the new fees schedule published by Chief Justice Martha Koome who also introduced extra costs including charges for lodging of documents.

    All applications filed at the High Court except criminal matters have doubled from Sh750 to Sh1500 while registration of arbitration awards related to disputes at the Environment and Lands Court is now charged at Sh10,100, up from Sh2,250.

    The hiked fee announcements are made as the Judiciary struggles with a marginal cut on it’s 2021/22 budget from Sh18.1 billion to Sh17.9 as a section of Law Society of Kenya council raises concerns.

    “The move is working against what we in the justice system have been fighting for all along — access to justice and expeditious disposal of cases,” said Bernhard Ng’etich, an LSK council member.

    The revised charges have also affected court library membership and annual subscriptions which have doubled from Sh500 to Sh1,000 and a Sh500 charge has also been introduced for notaries public annual renewal while affidavit application fees at the magistrate’s court has been retained at Sh1,000.

    Chief Justice Koome has also introduced a fee of Sh450 at the Anti-corruption and Economic Crimes division for filing a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal. She has also introduced a fee of Sh1,500 for court collection fees on deposits and security for costs.

    But for commercial and tax cases filed at the High Court, Koome has introduced a fees of Sh1,550 for any appeal or review from lower courts and tribunals as filings of response for income tax appeals are now charged at Sh100.

    Kenyans seeking justice at the High Court will pay a minimum fee of Sh2,000 for an unliquidated claim, originating summons, or counterclaim and additional court fees will be paid based on the amount awarded after the case is heard and determined.

    Koome further introduced a fee of Sh300 for filing of a response to the bill of costs as the fees for instituting a private prosecution at the High Court remains at Sh5,000 while at the lower courts it has been set at Sh1,485.

    The new charges are introduced amid complaints that service delivery at the judiciary has been affected due lack of sufficient funding but with the new charges, plans are also underway to hire more staff to automate its services.

    The CJ announced last month that the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will hire 50 magistrates to boost its service delivery and case clear backlogs. She added that JSC will also increase the number of judges to replace the six judges who were recently elevated to the Court of Appeal.

    “We also need a multi-door approach like the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Court Annexed Mediation to offload cases from the courts,” Justice Koome said.

    Data shows that the Commercial and Tax Division, which had 7,497 cases as of June 30, 2020,  has cleared 3,744 while 2,315 new ones were filed, leaving a caseload of 6,038 as of June 30 2021.

    Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division had 190 cases pending as of June 30, 2020, with 75 resolved while 62 new ones were filed over the same period but in the Family Division, 1,556 cases were resolved out of 4,519 and additional 2,621 new cases filed.

     

  • Joho friendly judge demoted in Koome transfers

    Joho friendly judge demoted in Koome transfers

    Controversial High Court judge Eric Ogola has been moved from Mombasa to a lesser station in Eldoret in the latest reshuffles announced by Chief Justice Martha Koome. The reshuffle that affected 23 judges has left a section of Mombasa based lawyers in high spirits as they celebrated the transfer of Ogola from where Mombasa Law Courts where he handled all high profile cases.

    He will be replaced by Justice Olga Sewe who has been transferred to Mombasa in the reshuffles that will take effect set on October 1 2021. Justice Ogola shot to the limelight with controversial rulings in Mombasa that always put him under siege for favoring Joho.

    Ogola always showcased that he was overprotective of Mombasa governor Hassan Joho during his stint at the coast to an extent that some Mombasa based lawyers protested to the Judicial Service Commission after he dismissed election petitions filed against politicians allied to the governor.

    His relationship with the governor even pushed the some lawyers to report the matter to the JSC which they requested to profile all the cases Ogola handled in relation to governor Joho, his family and allies.

    Mombasa governor Hassan Joho during a past court session [p/courtesy]
    Justice Ogola had earned the tag of Joho’s blue-eyed boy in the corridors of justice in a petition to the JSC where he was accused of forcing his way to handle all criminal cases involving Joho and his family.

    He is also accused of using his close relationship with the Mombasa County boss to acquire prime properties in Nyali but this abrupt transfer to Eldoret now leaves him a dejected man. His counterpart Justice Weldon Korir has also moved from Nairobi. Korir is among the six judges President Uhuru Kenyatta refused to nominate to the Court of Appeal and the Environment and Lands Court.

    Also affected with the transfers is Justice James Wakiaga who has been moved to Muranga High Court while Justice John Mativo is now set to head the Mombasa High Court. Justice Sergon will move to Kakamega while Justice Chacha Mwita will make a comeback to Nairobi Commercial Division where Justice Abigail Mshila has also been moved to.