Chief Justice Martha Koome has dismissed calls for her resignation, stating that she remains undeterred by critics.<\/p>\n
Koome urged those attempting to defame her to reconsider their plan, as she has no intention of stepping down.<\/p>\n
The CJ revealed that she has frequently been a victim of cyberbullying and expressed confusion over the motives behind such attacks.<\/p>\n
Without naming her critics, Koome emphasized that their disparaging remarks and actions would not deter her from performing her duties.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I speak, I always confess that I\u2019m a victim of cyberbullying\u2014or is it called technologically facilitated gender-based violence? But I know the intention. It\u2019s a business model; I don\u2019t know to achieve what. Maybe to scare, distract, defame, or hound me out of office, but they can try something else,\u201d Koome said.<\/p>\n
The Chief Justice reaffirmed the Judiciary\u2019s commitment to combating corruption in the country, despite the challenges posed by existential threats and underfunding.<\/p>\n
She underscored that these challenges would not deter the Judiciary from executing its mandate.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n