This archive report was first published on 25 November 2021.
On November 25, 2021, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) issued a summons to former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko to testify against High Court Judge Juma Chitembwe.
According to the summons, Sonko will testify on December 14, 2021, regarding the 14 videos he posted implicating Justice Chitembwe in graft.
As part of the summons, Sonko will be required to provide proof before a panel of judges on the character of the judge in question.
Justice Chitembwe was captured on camera by Sonko, where he was heard demanding KES 100M to compromise a case he was presiding over.
On November 16, 2021, the judge's brother was receiving a bribe on his behalf, as seen in a video released by Sonko.
Chief Justice Martha Koome later stated in a meeting with JSC that she had seen the videos, and was going to take action against the implicated judge.
However, Justice Chitembwe defended himself, stating that the videos were edited with the intention of having his character questioned, so as he may be relieved of his duties.
