High court dismisses claims against Chief Justice Martha Koome

Its a win for Chief Justice Martha Koome after a three-judge bench of the high court ruled that there were no valid grounds to challenge the empanelment of the bench hearing the petition concerning proceedings currently before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The bench, comprising justices Charles Kariuki, Lawrence Mugambi and Bahati Mwamuye, found that allegations questioning their independence and the process of their selection were unfounded and lacked any legal basis.