Uhuru suspends Justice Chitembwe over graft allegations
President Uhuru Kenyatta has suspended from office with immediate effect High Court Judge Justice Said Juma Chitembwe over corruption allegations. In a Gazette Notice No. 5540 dated May 18, 2022, the President has also appointed a tribunal to inquire into the conduct of the Judge, who is accused of gross misconduct. “On 5th May 2022, […]
Judicial Service Commission recommends removal of Justice Said Chitembwe from office
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended the removal of High court Judge Said Chitembwe from office over gross misconduct and has sent its decision to President Uhuru Kenyatta for further action. In a statement issued on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, the commission stated that it had reviewed the petitions against Justice Chitembwe and found […]
Aggrey Muchelule’s lawyer accuses police of intention to plant evidence
Lawyer of Judge arrested in alleged bribery claims accuses police of planting evidence The Lawyer representing Justice Aggrey Muchelule claims there was an elaborate attempt by police to ‘plant’ money in his office during arrest. Lawyer Danstan Omari while speaking to K24 digital said during the search by police at the judge’s chamber, two groups […]
End of road for Sonko as court upholds his impeachment
The High Court has upheld the impeachment of Mike Sonko as Nairobi Governor by Nairobi County Assembly and the Senate. The 138-page ruling was delivered by a three-judge bench presided over by Justice Said Chitembwe and assisted by Justices Wilfrida Okwany and Weldon Korir. Sonko was sent packing from office in December 2020 after 88 […]
An emotional Chitembwe explains his experience when he was charged with corruption
Justice Said Juma Chitembwe got emotional why explaining to the Judicial Service Commission what transpired when he was charged with graft.
CJ interviews: Justice Chitembwe’s take on the Sexual Offenses Act
Justice Said Juma Chitembwe says that he does not support the lowering of the age of consent but argues that its a matter of interpretation.