Chief Justice Martha Koome has dismissed calls for her resignation, stating that she remains undeterred by critics.
Koome urged those attempting to defame her to reconsider their plan, as she has no intention of stepping down.
The CJ revealed that she has frequently been a victim of cyberbullying and expressed confusion over the motives behind such attacks.
Without naming her critics, Koome emphasized that their disparaging remarks and actions would not deter her from performing her duties.
“When I speak, I always confess that I’m a victim of cyberbullying—or is it called technologically facilitated gender-based violence? But I know the intention. It’s a business model; I don’t know to achieve what. Maybe to scare, distract, defame, or hound me out of office, but they can try something else,” Koome said.
The Chief Justice reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to combating corruption in the country, despite the challenges posed by existential threats and underfunding.
She underscored that these challenges would not deter the Judiciary from executing its mandate.
This comes amid ongoing criticism of the Judiciary from various quarters, including prominent lawyers and human rights organizations, who have accused the institution of corruption.
Koome has been at the forefront of urging those with evidence of corruption within the Judiciary to come forward and present the necessary details to facilitate investigations and appropriate action.
