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Chief Justice Martha Koome (C) addresses press on 16th September 2024 at Supreme court in Nairobi, flanked by Law society of Kenya JSC Member Omwanza Ombati (Left) and Justice Eric Ogola the principal judge of the high court of Kenya. Koome condemned the withdrawal of Justice Lawrence Mugambi's security detail after sentencing acting IG Masengeli to six months in prison for contempt of court. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has condemned the withdrawal of High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi's security detail and demanded immediate reinstatement.
Chief Justice Martha Koome, who is the JSC chairperson, said the judge's security was withdrawn after he sentenced Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli to six months in jail for defying several court orders.
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