Two petitioners who had filed a petition at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) seeking the removal of High Court Judge Said Chitembwe over alleged abuse of office have withdrawn their petition.
The two John Wangai and Stephen Owoko had filed the petition last month citing biasness in a case the judge handled at the Malindi Court.
The duo while confirming their move said they had retracted the application without coercion since the matter had not been handled in accordance with the rule of natural justice contrary to what is stipulated under the fair administrative action act.
“I wish to confirm that we have no complaint against the Justice Said Chitembwe… As ardent defenders of promoting fidelity to the Constitution, we have resolved to withdraw the petition," read court documents.
In their initial application filed on November 17, 2021, the duo argued that Justice Chitembwe failed to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the judiciary and the transparent administration of justice contrary to the constitution.
They also claimed that Chitembwe made controversial, contentious and disputed rulings and judgements during his time in office.
However, they are two more petition against Justice Chitembwe still pending before the commission.They are set to be heard on December 14, 2021 in front of the a JSC panel.
On July 22, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested the judge and his counterpart Aggrey Muchelule, saying they had got a tip-off the two had intended to receive bribe.
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