The push to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome has taken a new twist after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) reported that its communication systems were hacked.
This breach led to the leak of crucial documents linked to petitions seeking the removal of seven Supreme Court judges. The revelation has raised serious concerns about the security of judicial records and the integrity of ongoing legal proceedings.
Speaking on behalf of the JSC, lawyer Issa Mansur confirmed that an unknown hacker gained access to sensitive information regarding the petitions. The hacker reportedly breached official communication channels involving Chief Justice Koome, other Supreme Court judges, and the JSC. The timing of the breach is particularly suspicious as it happened just before the judges were expected to submit their responses to three petitions accusing them of misconduct, gross misbehavior, and incompetence.
According to Mansur, the leaked information was allegedly given to Pariken Ole Esho, a resident of Narok, who then used it to file a case in defense of the judges.
The JSC lawyer questioned how Ole Esho obtained these confidential records and argued that the case should be dismissed because it is based on illegally acquired documents.
He further suggested that someone with inside knowledge of the Judiciary’s Case Tracking System (CTS) may have assisted in the breach, making it an even more concerning issue.
The hacking of JSC’s communication systems has sparked outrage, with legal experts warning that such incidents undermine the credibility of the judiciary.
If judicial records can be accessed by unknown hackers and used to influence ongoing cases, it sets a dangerous precedent for the future.
It raises questions about whether other sensitive information within the judiciary is safe or if external forces can manipulate legal proceedings by accessing confidential records.
The controversy surrounding the removal of Chief Justice Koome has already been a heated topic, with different political and legal players taking sides.
Some believe that the petitions against the seven judges are politically motivated, while others insist that the judiciary must be held accountable. However, the hacking incident adds a new layer of complexity, as it suggests that there may be individuals or groups willing to go to extreme lengths to influence the outcome of these cases.
The JSC now faces pressure to investigate the hacking and ensure that the judiciary’s digital systems are secure. If an insider was involved, as suggested by Mansur, it raises even more concerns about internal weaknesses within the judiciary.
The case is ongoing, and the coming days will likely reveal more details about who was behind the hack and what consequences it will have on the judiciary’s credibility.
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