The most malignant ailment that has crippled our country in the last three decades has been endemic corruption. Honest and hard-working Kenyans have been rendered ineffective due to rampant corruption in every facet of social and economic life.

Investors have avoided our country like the plague due to uncertainty borne of corruption and nepotism.

When the Narc took office almost 10 months ago, one of their key promises was to face this evil head-on. Kenyans have been waiting to see solid moves by the government on this front. This is why they heaved a sigh of relief when the setting up tribunals is announced , and six six members of the highest court in the land and 17 members of the High Court were suspended. 

This is a laudable move because if the malaise is to be dealt with, it has to start with the guardians of the law. The move shows that the Government is serious about righting the wrong of the past. It shows that even though the judges enjoy security of tenure, it is not a licence for them to do as they wish with the law.

 This should serve as a stern reminder to the rest of the Appeal Court judges And the entire judicial system, that they enjoy these privileges in order to guard the sanctity of the law, not to abuse it. 

Charges of sexual harassment, direct corruption, abuse of office, lack of integrity, unethical conduct and judicial misbehaviour, coming from the highest court make a mockery of the entire system.

It is our sincere hope that the tribunals will work swiftly and make their findings public. We also hope this will be just the start of the cleaning-up process. 

FRANK MWANIKI,
USA.

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