President Uhuru Meets Chief Justice David Maraga for First Time Since Nullification of His Victory

Chief Justice David Maraga was among leaders who attended the 8th Mashujaa Day celebrations at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on Friday presided over by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

This was the first time President Uhuru Kenyatta and the head of Judiciary shared a podium since the nullification of August 8th presidential election by Supreme Court Judges led by CJ Maraga.

Chief Justice and Judiciary skipped the official opening of the 12th Parliament by President Uhuru last month, which was interpreted that there was a rift between the executive and Judiciary.

President Uhuru Kenyatta launched an attack at Maraga and other apex court judges for cancelling his August victory, and accused them of strangling the will of 15 million Kenyans.

Also in attendance was Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu.

Other leaders present included Deputy President William Ruto, National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, his senate counterpart Ken Lusaka, Nairobi governor Mike Sonko and Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu.

In his speech at the event, President Uhuru Kenyatta issued a warning on those planning to disrupt October 26th election, saying the government will firmly deal with them.

“For those who thrive in chaos and relish anarchy, your days are numbered. The law will take its course and sanction you accordingly,” he warned.

“Those who wish to vote must be allowed to vote and those who wish not to vote must be allowed not to vote.”

“My administration will not allow a repeat of the painful past where lives and properties were lost. We vowed never to repeat the regrettable events that almost sunk us. We must, therefore, wake up and say “NO” to any misleading leader out to plunge Kenya into chaos,” said Kenyatta. “The security apparatus has been enhanced and appropriately deployed to maintain law and order.”