Judges have cited interference by
their work at the judiciary.
They spoke during the
annual Judges' colloquium that kicked off on Monday in Mombasa and is attended by more than 100 judges.
Court of Appeal judge Roselyn Nambuye sought for clarifications from the AG on how to handle cases that "President Uhuru Kenyatta had alleged interest in".
“There are times when you are called and told the President is interested in this particular case. There needs to be a discussion over this," Nambuye said during round table discussions.
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Her comments drew loud murmurs from her peers.
In response, the Attorney General said he has never at any time sought any special favors from the judiciary on behalf of the presidency.
“I have never
ever communicated a request of any such nature to any court. I am the country’s chief legal officer and no other person has locus to do that,” Githu Muigai added.
Nambuye's question came as her colleagues
raised concerns with the executive for constantly disobeying court directives.
“There’s a rise in disobedience of court orders by senior executive members. The best way forward would be to have them obey the judicial orders then challenge them later,” Justice Kiarie Waweru Kiarie said.
In April, MPs passed an amendment bill barring courts from interfering with debates in Parliament.
MPs have been angry with the courts for issuing injunctions on debates in the House.
They said this amounts to gagging Parliament and abuse of separation of the Judiciary, Parliament and the Executive.
Homa Bay MP Peter Kaluma who sponsored the bill argued that the amendment ensure Parliament performs its legislative duties independently.
The colloquium ends August 26.