Chief Justice Martha Koome has today addressed the nation following the attack on the Supreme Court building by the protesters last week.
In a detailed statement she has released after presiding over admission of new advocates to the bar, the Chief Justice has called on all of us, citizens and duty bearers, to conduct ourselves within the strict confines of the law and our Constitution.
She says that it is crucial to underscore that our Constitution provides for both rights and responsibilities.
She has argued that those engaging in protests are under an obligation to do so in a peaceful manner and in a way that does not threaten life or property.
” I urge citizens not to violate the trust that the Constitution has bestowed us in Article 37 by vandalizing, looting and setting ablaze public and private property.” She has said
On the attack of the supreme court and other courts across the country , she says that Courts are the last bastions for the rule of law.
“I assure the country that our courts will continue to be havens of justice. I therefore urge all Kenyans to protect and respect court facilities.” She added.
She has also called upon our law enforcement agencies to process any alleged criminal acts within the law and should avoid any temptation to use extra-legal means including abductions as this violates the Constitution and the law.