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Chief Justice David Maraga has come out to strongly condemn the recent ignoring of court orders by government officials and institutions.
In a hard hitting statement to newsrooms on Wednesday, Maraga termed the recent decision by the Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet and Directorate of Criminal Investigations boss George Kinoti to ignore orders to appear in court as a gross violation of the Constitution
“…Every government officer, government institution or private citizen are obliged to comply with Court Orders,” said Maraga
On Monday, High Court judge Luka Kimaru had ordered the two to appear in court and bring with them politician Miguna Miguna, who had been in police custody since Friday.
However, the two sent Assistant Inspector Stanley Cheruiyot and Amos Omuga from the DCI to represent them, while Miguna was not brought to the court.
“Compliance with court orders is not an option for any individual or institution. Neither is it a favour to be doled out to the Judiciary. Rather, it is a crucial matter of constitutional and civic obligation,” said the CJ.
On Tuesday, High Court further directed the police to free self-proclaimed NRM general on anticipatory bail, but police disregarded the order.
“Courts are temples of justice and the place of refuge for those seeking protection. They must never be despoiled either through physical transgressions or blatant disregard of their pronouncements,” said Maraga.
He re-assured Kenyans that courts will continue to act independently to ensure that the rule of law, justice and equality is achieved.
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Maraga is the real head of NASA and NRM.
Which law? You need to Read the Constitution and Tell us where it Supports Rigging of Elections. So FYI: Uhuru is in Office RIGGLY and ILLEGALLY.
@Guest1, obeying the law & orders means that. The 8/8 presidential results you are referring to were nullified and are void. How comes you are using a void results to claim your fake Joshua worn. Hiyo ni yenye inaitwa uguruki tupu
So Mkora Maraga finds it apt to remind srikal to toe the line when they defy one-sided court orders, but raises not a finger when Naswa and NRM loons break the law and defy the Constitution left right and centre?
Mkora wewe maraga,What about illegal swearing u haven’t said any damm thing about it???Prepare n start packing coz remember we shall revisit!Ur going home soon for bin involved in August 2017 cancelling of elections using fake forms which were sneaked through by the registra.Time will tell mr maraga.
Very true. Uyu mundu ni mukora muno. Amekuwa NASA lawyer in-charge. These guys rigged themselves in the judiciary thinking that's how Raila becomes the President. Sorry, let's see who has the powers now.
Hon. CJ I agree we all should obey court orders/constitution.However i wonder whether what is going on where the courts are aiding wrong doing- oathing/outright incitement of the populace by "sacred cows".I have noted you are eager to comment whenever a government officer is involved but silent when criminals pronounce themselves.The courts are manned by Kenyans/people some who are partisan/biased and are behind the devilish drive to cause harm to innocent Kenyans.Since August 8th election you and the courts have tried an experiment on Kenyans while seeking childish glory/heroism without any regard to the rights of the majority/innocent Kenyans.We would not be here if it was not for YOU! Your nonsense about theoretical/artificial/puristic reading of the constitution will lead Kenyans to the abyss.There is no absolute right! The nation is more important than the rights of the elite/political class whose only desire is to exploit the poor.How does the IG protect Kenyans from the opposition hooliganism when you "order" that these thugs need police officers to protect them from "chaos to overthrow the government".I would not obey such stupid orders if i were an IG- I would rather quit.A court in Mackakos ordered the "garbage people's assembly suspended"- was that obeyed? People have "sworn" themselves based on the same- you are silent! Why? Which country would watch as thugs hijack the constitution and the courts seem to be party to? When violence starts the pin head media people/ courts/Tusker drinking semi-illiterate middle class/ overpaid judges will not know what hit them.The scheme looks wide/clever and with many actors but God will not allow those who have benefited the most to rob the nation from our children.Give us a break and any time you pray- ask for forgiveness.YOU PUT US HERE- GOD WILL TAKE US OUT- NOT YOU AND THE COURTS!
You said it all! I just don't understand this Maraga...ni sifa au ni kutojua?
"....There is no absolute right! The nation is more important than the rights of the elite/political class whose only desire is to exploit the poor....."
Attacking Chief Justice Maraga is NOT going to solve your jubilee/mungiki illegitimacy problems.Surrender the reigns of power to the rightfull winner of 8.8.2017 election
Nonsense Mbingu. It ain't gonna happen.
@Mbingu, you are in a deep sleep & you will dream until 2022 when we will go back to the ballot box
The Chief Justice Maraga is full of shit. He is an asshole and a bitch. He is a hypocrite, a demon that is trying to cause bloodshed in Kenya. How come he never condemned Raila when he swear himself as People's President of Kenya which is a treasonable act under the laws of Kenya. As the Chief Justice he should have been the first to condemn such act as illegal but he didn't. Instead he encouraged Judges to swear in Raila. When Attorney General sued to stop the swearing his case as well as those who had sued to stop the swearing was never brought to the docket under Maraga's instruction. President Uhuru should consider Maraga as his enemy number one. This man is witchhunt that is up to something bad. He is no Chief Justice. The whole judiciary is run by three tribes-Luo, Luyha and Kisi's and is now acting as an opposition party instead of delivering justice to Kenyans. I bet if an auditing is done it will find a lot of innocent Kikuyu's and Kalenjins who have been maliciously put in jail by Maraga's tribal judges. Uhuru Kenyatta need to find a way of removing Maraga from the bench full stop!!!
Maraga you have become a mouth piece for NASA and the executive branch now fully understands that. You forget in a democracy the three institutions of government need to work together towards balance of power for a democracy to be successful. You started of by trashing the will of the people in the August elections when you dismissed the presidential election and for that you will forever be remembered. You forget you are not in competition with the President and really you should be impartial. In judiciary corruption is rife and only the poor are prosecuted. NASA goons keeps breaking the laws but for some reason you are blinded by your partiality that you can't see straight. Start by cleaning up the court room and may be then we shall start taking you seriously. Before that happens you will remain a toothless barking dog without any power. More like a stooge.
Expressive! I wish he is listening.
THe whole Judiciary is rubbish.. I agree and was so happy to see the government has realized that.. we need new judges and get this maraga out. He is the down fall of Judiciary in Kenya. Soon this judges will find themselves very ineffective.. Judiciary must be free and fair when you allow criminals from NRM to keep guns government must protect its citizen. Al shabab are not just Somalis they are Babu Owino and orengo and it’s time they get extinguished in Kenya .. the belting in jails
Time to revisit is nigh.
Why didn’t you say that when Raila disobeyed the law and swore himself as some president.