Koome Disowns Fake Letter Alleging Plot to Influence Supreme Court
Judiciary said the document, which bears the purported letterhead of the Supreme Court and the Office of the Chief Justice, was neither authored nor issued by Koome, her office or any authorised organ of the Judiciary.
Nairobi, Kenya – The Judiciary has firmly rejected a fabricated letter circulating on social media, claiming to be signed by Chief Justice Martha Koome. The institution issued a public notice on Monday, stating categorically that the document is a forgery and urging the public not to use it to advance political agendas. The letter, bearing the purported letterhead of the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice's office, was found to neither originate from Koome, her office, nor any authorized judiciary body.
The Judiciary expressed deep concern over the deliberate fabrication and dissemination of such official-looking communications, which can falsely attribute positions to the Judiciary that it has neither taken nor expressed. They emphasized that the Judiciary remains an independent arm of government, constitutionally mandated to operate with complete impartiality and independence.
The fabricated letter, dated August 17, 2026, alleged attempts to interfere with the independence of the Supreme Court, implicating Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Chief Justice David Maraga, and Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. However, the Judiciary debunked all these claims, stressing that they originated nowhere near Koome or any authorized judiciary organ.
The warning comes as the courts handle politically sensitive disputes, including issues regarding the eligibility of impeached public officials to run for elective positions. The fabricated letter sought to tie these proceedings to alleged attempts to sway members of the Supreme Court, potentially creating the illusion of an institutional crisis within the Judiciary.
Therefore, the Judiciary warned against misrepresenting the Chief Justice's name, office, and authority to lend credibility to political messaging or misinformation. They urged the public, journalists, and other stakeholders to verify any purported official communications through the Judiciary's established channels before relying on or disseminating them.
The Judiciary reaffirmed its commitment to maintain its constitutional mandate with independence, impartiality, and fidelity to the Constitution and the law, advising the public to disregard the letter and any narratives arising from its contents.
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