The Judiciary has been urged to work within their jurisdiction and stop overriding on the roles of other government arms.
President Uhuru Kenyatta On Thursday directed Chief Justice David Maraga, to stop performing the roles of the Executive and Parliament.
President Kenyatta
Kenyatta who spoke during the launch of the State of Judiciary Report, stated that the judiciary should play its role and refrain from interfering with the duties allocated to the other two arms of the government.
Kenyan parliament during a past session
“I urge the Judiciary to continue to play its rightful role while strictly respecting the Constitutional separation of roles and powers.
“In particular, refrain from setting policy as this is the role of the Executive; refrain from making law as this is the work of the Legislature,” remarked Kenyatta.
The Head of State explained that the knowledge of the different roles would help meet the expectations of the people.
He further pointed out that judicial officers and professionals were not beyond the law and should be made to face the consequences of their actions if found guilty.
“No Kenyan should be above the law. This simple point determines whether the Rule of Law is real or is limited.
“There is a growing feeling, based on events that judicial officers and legal professionals are beyond the reach of the law,” stated the President.
In addition, the President noted that Kenyans expected more from the law implementing body in terms of delivering results.
“Kenyans expect more from their Judiciary because they know that the Judiciary has, within itself the capacity to meet and exceed their expectations.
“Kenyans want to see real every-day results,” explained Kenyatta.