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Kenya's Chief Justice Alleges Executive Plot to Oust Him

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Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 1 min read

This archive report was first published on 4 November 2019.

Kenya's Chief Justice David Maraga has alleged a plot by the Executive to oust him from office.

The allegations come as the country prepares for a general election in 2022.

According to reports, the Chief Justice made the allegations in a video interview published on November 4, 2019.

Maraga's allegations have sparked widespread concern and debate in Kenya, with many calling for an investigation into the matter.

The Executive has denied the allegations, with President Uhuru Kenyatta's office stating that the President has no intention of removing the Chief Justice from office.

Maraga's allegations are the latest in a series of tensions between the Judiciary and the Executive in Kenya.

The country's Judiciary has been at odds with the Executive over issues such as the independence of the courts and the appointment of judges.

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