Ruto, Chief Justice Koome Hold Crucial Talks to Combat Corruption

President William Ruto, Chief Justice Martha Koome, and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, along with other high-ranking government officials, gathered at State House on Monday to address the ongoing conflict between the Executive and Judiciary.

After a prolonged period of trading criticism, the leaders from both divisions of the government have ultimately reached a consensus. They have resolved that in the upcoming month, all three branches of the government will collaborate to devise strategies aimed at addressing corruption and removing barriers that impede the provision of services to the citizens of Kenya. Throughout this designated period, Chief Justice and Speaker Wetangula, along with others, are anticipated to put forth recommendations encompassing policies, principles, rules, and legislative proposals to accomplish this objective.

“Within 30 days, each arm of Government will submit the proposals made to a forum of the National Council of the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) convened by Her Ladyship the Chief Justice,” the statement reads in part.

The aforementioned statement also declares that, in the upcoming month, all branches of the government will put forth their suggestions at a gathering arranged by the National Council of the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), led by the Chief Justice. Additionally, the leaders of the three branches have agreed that after the specified time limit, each division of the government will present their proposals, which will be used to create a thorough strategy detailing the actions to be taken in the short, medium, and long term.

The Judiciary in Kenya has been facing continued backlash from President Ruto, his deputy, and other high-ranking officials of Kenya Kwanza, causing concern. President William Ruto has consistently accused the upper echelons of the Judiciary of corruption. President Ruto now emphasizes the importance of focusing on the country's development and eliminating corruption. He promises that the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary would work together to improve service delivery, combat corruption, and uphold justice.

In addition, the President has committed to provide extra funding to the Judiciary, specifically to hire new judges. Additionally, a part of the financial support that was pledged to CJ Koome will be designated for the Judiciary's program that leases vehicles, aiming to assist the transportation requirements of its officers. Distinguished figures such as Deputy CJ Philomena Mwilu, Attorney General Justin Muturi, Solicitor General Shadrack Mose, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, and Council of Governors Chair and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru were in attendance during the Monday meeting.