Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto is facing calls for his resignation from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) due to alleged involvement in active partisan politics with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, led by President William Ruto.

• Macharia Njeru, the immediate past JSC Vice Chairperson, sent a protest letter to Chief Justice Martha Koome, citing Isaac Ruto's presence at a recent UDA National Governing Council (NGC) meeting at State House on January 7, 2025.
• Mr. Njeru argues that Isaac Ruto's conduct, as a State Officer, threatens judicial independence and violates constitutional provisions and codes of conduct.
• Isaac Ruto has declared interest in the Bomet Governor’s seat in the next year's General Election and has not yet responded to inquiries.
• Article 171 (4) of the constitution outlines terms for JSC members, while Article 171 establishes the JSC's role in promoting and facilitating judicial independence.

Former JSC Vice Chairperson Macharia Njeru has urged Chief Justice Martha Koome to address an alleged breach of political neutrality by current JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Ruto, warning that his reported involvement in United Democratic Alliance (UDA) politics threatens public confidence in Kenya's justice system.

• Isaac Ruto was reportedly seen attending a UDA National Governing Council meeting at State House last week.
• Macharia Njeru, in a letter dated January 27, argues that Isaac Ruto's actions violate the Constitution and ethics codes, imperiling judicial independence.
• Njeru has called for Isaac Ruto to recuse himself from ongoing judicial interviews and resign for the Judiciary's integrity.

Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Vice Chairperson Isaac Ruto is under pressure to resign after being seen in UDA party merchandise at State House, an act critics claim compromises judicial independence. Former JSC Vice Chairperson Macharia Njeru has formally requested his resignation, citing a breach of constitutional and ethical guidelines.

• Isaac Ruto was photographed wearing President William Ruto's UDA party attire at State House.
• Macharia Njeru sent a letter to Chief Justice Martha Koome on January 27, demanding Isaac Ruto's immediate resignation.
• The petition alleges that Ruto's actions violate the Constitution, the Leadership and Integrity Act, and the Judicial Service Code of Conduct and threaten and compromise the independence of the Judiciary.