Kenya: Koome Disowns Fake Letter Alleging Plot to Influence Supreme Court
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Judiciary has disowned a letter circulating on social media and purportedly signed by Chief Justice Martha Koome, dismissing it as fabricated and warning the public against using it to advance political narratives.
Nairobi — The Judiciary has disavowed a letter circulating online that purportedly came from Chief Justice Martha Koome. The document was dismissed as a fake and cautioned that it should not be used to influence political narratives. The Judiciary emphasized that Koome, her office, or any authorized body of the Judiciary did not create or release the letter.
The warning came after the fake statement, dated August 17, 2026, claimed Koome addressed a complaint about attempts to influence the Supreme Court's independence. The fabricated letter accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Chief Justice David Maraga, and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka of interference. It also mentioned security measures for Koome and other Supreme Court judges.
The Judiciary condemned the deliberate creation and spread of the misleading communication, as it falsely attributed positions to the institution on a politically sensitive matter. The institution's independence and impartiality cannot be fabricated or appropriated for political purposes, the Judiciary stated. Members of the public, journalists, and stakeholders were urged to verify official communications through official channels before using or sharing them.
The Judiciary reaffirmed its commitment to discharging its constitutional mandate independently and impartially, urging the public to disregard the letter and any related narratives.
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