Rédaction Africa Links 24 with DAVIS AYEGA
Published on 2024-03-09 05:50:00
President William Ruto has established a tribunal to investigate the conduct of Environment and Land Court Judge, Justice Mohammed Noor Kullow, in Nairobi, Kenya. The Judicial Service Commission, led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, recommended his removal from office due to allegations of incompetence, gross misconduct, constitutional violations, and breaches of the Judicial Service (Code of Conduct and Ethics) Regulations.
In response to the JSC’s recommendation, President Ruto issued a gazette notice on March 8, 2024, suspending Justice Kullow and appointing a tribunal led by Justice Patrick Kiage to probe the allegations against him. The tribunal will focus on how Justice Kullow handled 116 matters during his tenure at Narok Law Courts, with specific concerns being raised about delays in delivering judgments and rulings.
Five petitions were submitted to the Commission, calling for the removal of Justice Kullow, and JSC verified that three of these petitions had valid claims justifying his removal. As a result, the seven-member tribunal appointed by President Ruto will commence its investigation, conduct hearings, gather evidence, and present its findings to the President.
Justice Kullow will be given a fair and expeditious process to ensure that justice is served without undue delay. The tribunal is scheduled to start its inquiry promptly, and once completed, it will submit its recommendations to the President, who will make the final decision on whether to dismiss or reinstate the judge based on the findings.
Article 168(1) of the Constitution outlines specific grounds for the removal of a judge, including incapacity due to mental or physical reasons, bankruptcy, violation of the code of conduct, incompetence, and gross misconduct or misbehavior. The tribunal’s investigation will assess whether Justice Kullow’s actions warrant his removal from office based on these criteria.
The coverage of this legal matter is being handled by Davis Ayega, a versatile journalist skilled in creative writing, interviewing, and presenting. With a keen eye for detail, Ayega demonstrates a deep understanding of effective communication across diverse audiences.
In conclusion, the establishment of the tribunal to investigate the conduct of Justice Mohammed Noor Kullow reflects the commitment to upholding judicial integrity and accountability in Kenya. The outcome of the tribunal’s investigation will determine the future of Justice Kullow and the integrity of the judiciary as a whole.
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