This archive report was first published on 18 November 2021.
Justice Juma Chitembwe Denies Corruption Allegations ¶
Published on November 18, 2021
Justice Juma Chitembwe has dismissed allegations of corruption after videos surfaced showing him discussing property disputes in exchange for money.
The High Court judge was seen and heard in the leaked videos engaging in conversations involving exchange of money to facilitate favourable rulings.
One of the clips shows a man claiming to be the judge's confidant and brother in a meeting with some people talking about payment of Sh100 million.
However, Justice Chitembwe has denied the allegations, stating that the videos were edited by former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko as a revenge following the dismissal of two petitions challenging the nomination and appointment of Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu.
"Those are edited videos and are done for a specific purpose... it is by Sonko and he has come out clear. I had them (videos) three months ago and they circulated in July... it is not my first time to see them. He has edited them further and put some words," said Justice Chitembwe.
The judge further claimed that Sonko was behind a petition filed at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) seeking his removal from office over alleged misconduct.
LSK Nairobi branch chairperson Eric Theuri had given the JSC an ultimatum of 14 days to investigate Justice Chitembwe and order him to step aside, failing which advocates would storm his office and eject him.
