Judiciary Begins Probe Into Judge Amid Series of Allegations
Two judges have been embroiled in explosive bribery claims over the past 48 hours...
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has launched an investigation into allegations of bribery involving a sitting judge, following widespread accusations on social media. This action comes after former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi publicly accused judges of corruption.
- The JSC confirmed in a statement on Monday, September 22, that a full investigation will be conducted to uphold integrity and accountability within the Judiciary.
- Nelson Havi publicly alleged a judge received a bribe of "millions" to nullify crucial documents in a case, leading to the prosecution witness demanding a refund.
- Havi also accused another female judge of issuing straightforward judgments only to overturn them after allegedly being bribed, describing her as the "most corrupt in the country."
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