“I didn't order arrest of Judges Muchelule and Chitembwe,” Says DPP Haji
The Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Haji has refuted claims that he ordered the arrest and questioning of High Court judges Aggrey Muchelule and Said Chitembwe.
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In a statement, Haji said he was not aware of the reason leading to their arrests and questioning, and that his office had not received any files concerning them.
"Contrary to reports by one Eric Theuri, purportedly speaking for LSK blaming the DPP for the arrest, the DPP is not aware of circumstances which led to arrest or questioning of 2 Judges," Haji said.
The DPP added that in the event their files are presented to his office for advice, he will direct as is appropriate.
The two judges are accused of receiving bribes for various cases they previously handled.
Also arrested were their drivers and clerks before they were released at about 5 pm.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in a statement condemned the move, terming its efforts by the executive to tear back the gains made on the independence of the judiciary.
"It should not be lost to Kenyans that Justice Muchelule is one of the six judges who have not been sworn-in office," Havi said.
He added, "Justice Chitembwe has been pulled into the nefarious scheme by the executive."
