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President Uhuru suspends Justice Said Chitembwe, forms tribunal to investigate allegations

Justice Said Chitembwe is accused of bribery and other impropriety. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

President Uhuru Kenyatta has suspended  High Court Judge Said Chitembwe to pave way for investigations into gross misconduct allegations levelled against him.

The suspension comes months after former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko shared videos on social media accusing the judge of taking bribes.

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