The Judiciary says the Chief Justice's security detail has been removed. It also claims the number of officers in the Judiciary Police Unit has been reduced.
In a letter on Thursday, the Judiciary told the Interior CS and the Inspector General of Police that this move is not okay. They said it goes against the Judiciary's independence and could set a bad example.
The letter stated that taking away the CJ's security shows that those who defend justice and the constitution can be interfered with. This makes people lose trust in the Judiciary's fairness. It also makes it harder for the Judiciary to stop abuses of power and uphold the law.
The Judiciary said each part of the government should work independently and respect the others. Without security, the CJ's office is at risk, and it's harder to do its job.
The letter said the CJ's security isn't just for her. It's needed so the Judiciary can work without fear.
The Judiciary wants the CJ's security detail back immediately. They say this is important to show that the Judiciary is independent and to keep Kenya's democracy growing.
The Judiciary Police Unit needs more officers, not fewer, the letter added. This is because judges and judicial officers have been attacked in court before.
Chief Justice Koome said no one can stop the Judiciary from doing its job fairly by intimidating or pressuring them.
But the National Police Service quickly responded. They said the CJ's security wasn't taken away.
Spokesperson Resila Onyango explained that the officers were called back for training. During this time, other officers will fill in for them.
Onyango said the police are still committed to working with other agencies in Kenya's criminal justice system.
In a letter on Thursday, the Judiciary told the Interior CS and the Inspector General of Police that this move is not okay. They said it goes against the Judiciary's independence and could set a bad example.
The letter stated that taking away the CJ's security shows that those who defend justice and the constitution can be interfered with. This makes people lose trust in the Judiciary's fairness. It also makes it harder for the Judiciary to stop abuses of power and uphold the law.
The Judiciary said each part of the government should work independently and respect the others. Without security, the CJ's office is at risk, and it's harder to do its job.
The letter said the CJ's security isn't just for her. It's needed so the Judiciary can work without fear.
The Judiciary wants the CJ's security detail back immediately. They say this is important to show that the Judiciary is independent and to keep Kenya's democracy growing.
The Judiciary Police Unit needs more officers, not fewer, the letter added. This is because judges and judicial officers have been attacked in court before.
Chief Justice Koome said no one can stop the Judiciary from doing its job fairly by intimidating or pressuring them.
But the National Police Service quickly responded. They said the CJ's security wasn't taken away.
Spokesperson Resila Onyango explained that the officers were called back for training. During this time, other officers will fill in for them.
Onyango said the police are still committed to working with other agencies in Kenya's criminal justice system.
