Supreme Court summons LSK chair over remarks

By Standard Digital Reporter
Nairobi, Kenya: The Supreme Court on Thursday summoned the chairman of the Law Society of Kenya Eric Mutua for disregarding an order against commenting on presidential petitions filed against Uhuru Kenyatta.
The court’s president Chief Justice Willy Mutunga said Mutua’s remarks published in a local daily were reckless and violation of the order issued last Monday.

“ LSK is held in high esteem and had even applied for amicus curiae (friend of court) and should be the last person to undermine this court,” said the CJ.
Justice Mutunga said the article touched on issues before the court and ordered Mutua to appear in court on a date to be notified to him by the Supreme Court Registrar.
The judge reiterated the court’s warning on commenting on the cases and said those wishing to do so should wait until they have delivered a ruling.
Last week, the CJ warned against discussing matters pertaining to the petition outside court.
“The petitioners and respondents, their agents, supporters and advisors are directed to desist from prosecuting the merits of their cases in any forum other than this court,” said Justice Mutunga.