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Why judges have declined to recuse themselves from petition seeking to oust CJ Koome

By The Standard December 08, 2025

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Why judges have declined to recuse themselves from petition seeking to oust CJ Koome

Three High Court judges have dismissed a request by former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi to recuse themselves from hearing seven petitions seeking the removal of all Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice Martha Koome.The bench, comprising Justices Charles Kariuki, Lawrence Mugambi, and Bahati Mwamuye, ruled that Havi’s application was misconceived and without merit.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The bench, comprising Justices Charles Kariuki, Lawrence Mugambi, and Bahati Mwamuye, ruled that Havi’s application was misconceived and without merit.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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