Almost all Kenyans are saying the same thing about Justice James Wakiaga, the man is here to free Jacque Maribe and her boyfriend Joseph ‘Jowie Irungu.
And you can’t blame Kenyans for having such a mindset on the judge who shocked many by barring the media from reporting on Monica Kimani’s murder trial.
He stated that his attitude toward the media was negative and warned them to stop publishing unauthenticated reports.
“My attitude towards these people (media) is negative!…Those statements that you keep on telling us about this case, stop writing them from now,” he said.
“I am an old-school judge… if I am influenced before a case, I get upset,” he continued
He said that although Kenyans had a right to information on the proceedings the media reports were contravening the principle of sub judice which states that a matter before the court is not subject to public discussion elsewhere.
Immediately after his sentiments, Kenyans moved to social media to air their opinions on the same issue.
Justice James Wakiaga could be a government operative send to rescue Jacque Maribe. I see him releasing Jacque on Oct 24th bail hearing. I have my doubts on him.
— Amani Kenya ☮ (@Tibim_KE) October 17, 2018
But why is judge James Wakiaga more interested in gagging the media than presiding over the case? Anything he knows? Every court order must be backed by a clear reason and law supporting the same. Courts issues are not handled based on personal whims and feelings.
— Robert ALAI, HSC (@RobertAlai) October 17, 2018
Justice James Wakiaga must stop blocking the media from reporting on the trial of Jacque Maribe and Irungu unless he is a state agent assigned to protect the suspects. The media has a pivotal role to play in administration of justice @dkmaraga cc @ODPP_KE
— Rein (@Asamoh_) October 17, 2018
Is this the reason Justice James Wakiaga is taking over the case from Justice Lessit? To save Jacque Maribe and Joseph Irungu ? Some sources shared with me this. Justice for Monica Kimani might not be achieved @dkmaraga pic.twitter.com/k5WsKNIVqy
— Rein (@Asamoh_) October 17, 2018
As long as the Jacque-jowie murder case is public, we’ll continue to speculate and peddle information.Even drunkards are having bar talks abt it. Seems Wakiaga wants the case dead. Does he depend on the media to make judgements?Very telling
— Mukami (@Mukami_Mungai) October 17, 2018