Judicial Neutrality at Risk as JSC Vice Chair Isaac Ruto Linked to UDA Politics
Njeru pointed to media reports and images showing Ruto attending a United Democratic Alliance National Governing Council meeting at State House last week. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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.
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Calls Mount for JSC Vice Chair Isaac Ruto's Resignation Over UDA Political Links - January 2026
Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Vice Chairperson Isaac Ruto is facing calls for his resignation due to alleged involvement in active partisan politics with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. He is under pressure after being seen in UDA party merchandise at a political event 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. Njeru also urged Chief Justice Martha Koome to address the alleged breach of political neutrality. This reported involvement in UDA politics threatens public confidence in Kenya's justice system.
