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William Ruto's warning shot on rule of law as 6 judges sworn-in

President William Ruto addresses judges and judiciary staff at State House, Nairobi. [David Gichuru, Standard]

President William Ruto fired the first warning against Executive impunity yesterday, vowing to lead from the front in upholding the rule of law.

The swearing-in of six judges rejected by his predecessor, President Uhuru Kenyatta, was staged to underscore a break with the past, with former Chief Justice David Maraga, who oversaw their recruitment, in attendance.

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