NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Jubilee Secretary-General Raphael Tuju has called on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate Supreme Court judges over allegations of misconduct and unethical behavior.
Tuju, who appeared at the EACC offices on Tuesday, submitted what he termed as evidence, seeking the commission’s intervention on the integrity of the top judges.
He accused them of recusing themselves from a Ksh 1.2 billion loan dispute between him and the East African Development Bank (EADB).
Tuju criticized the judges for obtaining a court order that prevents them from appearing before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in response to his petition.
The court order, he claimed, has stalled his petition, leaving his grievances unaddressed.
He downplayed claims that his move to push for a probe into the judges was politically motivated, insisting that his concerns were purely about integrity and justice.
On Friday, Tuju wrote to Chief Justice Martha Koome, expressing his concerns about the conduct of five Supreme Court judges.
In his letter, he accused the judges of failing to uphold the rule of law, ensuring fair trial proceedings, and protecting the Constitution.
“The Supreme Court judges have a solemn duty to uphold justice and the rule of law,” Tuju said. “Their actions, however, have undermined public confidence in the judiciary and compromised their ability to fairly execute their duties.”
The dispute between Tuju and EADB has been ongoing, with the Ksh 1.2 billion loan at the center of contention.
Tuju’s dissatisfaction with the court’s handling of the matter prompted his petition to the JSC, which he now claims cannot proceed due to the court order.
Tuju’s allegations against the judges add to growing scrutiny of the judiciary in Kenya, with calls for increased accountability and transparency.
The EACC is expected to evaluate the evidence presented by Tuju and determine whether the allegations warrant further investigation.
If the probe proceeds, it could mark a significant moment in efforts to address judicial accountability in Kenya.
