Petitioner challenges Koome's plan to publish judges' performance
City resident argues public ranking could fuel harassment...
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A Kenyan city resident is challenging Chief Justice Martha Koome's plan to publish individual judges' performance reports, arguing it will expose them to harassment and undue stress, potentially affecting the delivery of justice.
- The petitioner, Duncan Kariuki, contends that the Judiciary lacks the statutory authority to publish such data.
- The plan was announced by Judiciary spokesperson Paul Ndemo on July 3.
- Kariuki also argues the move lacks a framework to protect vulnerable judicial officers and was made without public participation.
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