DCJ Philomena Mwilu is a woman under siege. In August, she was arraigned in court to answer corruption charges and misuse of office. And even thought the anti-corruption ccourt suspended all charges against her, it seems someone desperately wants her out of office.
On Wednesday morning, a letter emerged online purportedly from the office of Chief Justice David Maraga asking Philomena Mwilu to step aside.
In the letter, Maraga asks Mwilu, accused of corruption, failure to pay tax and improper dealings with Imperial bank, now in receivership, to take time away from her office until she clears her name.
“In addition with the dignity and reputation of the Judiciary at stake, I would like to suggest that you consider taking some time away from the office until this unfortunate matter is dispensed with,” it read in part.
And even though, Maraga has come out to deny the letter as fake, some bloggers have used it as a basis to trend the hashtag #MwiluTheWicked.
This letter circulating on social media purporting to be authored by me is FAKE, please ignore. pic.twitter.com/2tSoSWQl4B
— David Maraga (@dkmaraga) September 12, 2018
Anybody with a keen eye will notice that the tweets are not random. They’re being coordinated by someone. So who is this person who desperately want the DCJ out of office?
Some people have revealed that it is Deputy President William Ruto. This is because bloggers allied to the DP are very vocal on Mwilu’s matter. In fact, it is believed that some of the bloggers have been paid as little as ksh 527.
Here is what Kenyans are saying.
The DPP must move and arrest those behind the forgery of signature of @dkmaraga in a fake letter to advance #MwiluTheWicked. They are well known. @DCI_Kenya @NelsonHavi
— Rein (@Asamoh_) September 12, 2018
Karen Bots are on Mwilu’s case
Some people who are in their 40’s are still tweeting to receive Ksh528/- @williamsruto should be serious on employment, People like @PolycarpHinga have families to feed and it’s a shame to use them for Ksh1,027/- ($10.27)
SAD!! #MwiluTheWicked pic.twitter.com/PubgQzrHY7— #AFRICAN (@TEAMNASA_KE) September 12, 2018
Dear @WilliamsRuto, give Kenyans a break. If you value these youths you hire as errands to spread lies, propaganda and stupid hashtag everyday. Give them the tips on how to run a lucrative chicken business and make their millions rather than misusing them #MwiluTheWicked
— RETIRED COMRADE (@retired_comrade) September 12, 2018
Why is @williamsruto hellbent on smearing campaign against DCJ Phelomena Mwilu? Why is he wasting our resources to pay these retarded fools to peddle lies on social media? Is this the kind of government we should expect from Uliam? @OleItumbi boys need real jobs #MwiluTheWicked
— #AFRICAN (@TEAMNASA_KE) September 12, 2018