Over the last two weeks, the attention of the Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) has been drawn to increasing political statements and commentaries, including on social media, in response to the Presidential election Petition Judgement delivered on 5 September 2022.
As a Commission of Jurists, we note with concern the alarming remarks, including misinformation and disinformation intended to undermine the dignity and stature of the Judiciary. Similarly, the Judiciary leadership also made public statements regarding the Judgement that have raised questions and concerns among the citizens.
Judicial Independence is a prerequisite for courts to exercise their authority with predictability, equity, and justice.
We call on the Judiciary, political leaders, and the citizenry to exercise restraint, respect and safeguard the constitutional underpinnings of our established institutions towards fostering the rule of law and promoting the democratic fabric of our society.
Read the statement below:
https://icj-kenya.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Press-Statement-Sustained-Attacks-on-the-Judiciary-after-the-Supreme-Court-Judgement-on-the-Presidential-Petition.pdf
