HON. JUSTICE SAID JUMA CHITEMBWE V. THE TRIBUNAL APPOINTED TO INVESTIGATE INTO THE CONDUCT OF THE HON. JUSTICE SAID JUMA CHITEMBWE, JUDGE OF THE HIGH COURT
(2023) JELR 112231 (SC)
Supreme Court
•
PETITION NO. E001 OF 2023
•
28 Dec 2023
•
Kenya
Coram
Ibrahim, SCJ
Wanjala, SCJ
Njoki, SCJ
Lenaola, SCJ
Ouko, SCJ
Appearances
Patrick Ochwa & Peter Wena for the appellant P.W. Wena & Co. Advocates)
Mr. Oscar Eredi for the respondent (Attorney General’s Chambers)
Judgement
<p style="text-align: center"><strong> <u>JUDGMENT OF THE COURT</u></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify"><strong> A.   INTRODUCTION</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify"><strong>[1]  </strong>Judges are entrusted with a significant responsibility to uphold the principles of justice and maintain the integrity of the judicial and legal system. In their everyday lives, public or private, judges are expected to exhibit the highest standards of impartiality, fairness, and ethical behavior. They must remain unbiased and refrain from any actions or expressions that may compromise their objectivity. They must display a demeanor that commands respect and instills public confidence in the office of a judge. Maintaining independence from external influences is crucial to ensuring the credibility of the judiciary, and judges are obligated to resist any attempts at undue influence or interference. Transparency, diligence, and a commitment to upholding the rule of law are paramount in guiding judges in the proper conduct of their duties and fostering public trust in the legal system they represent.</p><p style="text-align: justify"><strong>[2]  </strong>Although Judges have guaranteed tenur…</p>