NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 7 – Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa has proposed a comprehensive five-year vetting process for judges and magistrates to address misconduct within the judicial system.
In his statement, Senator Thang’wa said there should be a vetting process similar to that used for elected officials, giving citizens a platform to voice their concerns and expose any wrongdoing.
“Implement a rigorous five-year vetting process for judges and magistrates, similar to the vetting process for elected officials. This empowers disgruntled citizens to voice their grievances and potentially expose misconduct,” he emphasized amid raging claims of corruption in the judiciary sparked by President William Ruto.
Senator Thang’wa underlined the importance of heeding the advice of former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, who had advocated for a renewed vetting process conducted by the Judicial Service Commission to combat corruption within the judiciary.
“Corruption within the judiciary must be eradicated once and for all. Chief Justice Willy Mutunga himself, in 2015, called out for corrupt judges and advocated for renewed vetting through the Judicial Service Commission. Let us heed his voice,” he urged.
Speaking in Ruiru, Senator Thangwa disclosed that the Kenya Kwanza senators are actively working on a bill to amend the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) following court orders that halted the implementation of housing projects and universal healthcare.
“We will not allow the disruption of affordable housing and universal healthcare,” he declared.
