With Supreme Court Judge Jackton Ojwang' now facing a presidential tribunal following Wednesday's recommendation by Judicial Service Commission, five of his colleagues could face the same fate should they be found culprits.

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Justice Ojwang' fate now lies at the hands of the tribunal which will be constituted by President Uhuru Kenyatta within 14 days from Thursday (tomorrow) following the determination by JSC that found him guilty of misconduct.

On Wednesday, JSC admitted two petitions that involves five judges and the concerned parties were given 14 days to respond according to the law before the commission sits to scrutinize the merits of the cares for action.

"The Judicial Service Commission considered two new petitions, one by Mr Yussuf Ibrahim Dimbil against the Hon Chief Justice David K. Maraga for alleged gross violations of the Constitution," read the statement.

" We also admitted another petition by Mohamud Sheikh against four Judges of the Supreme Court namely Hon Justice Mohammed Khadar Ibrahim, Hon Justice Prof Jackton B. Ojwang, Hon Justice Dr Smokin Wanjala and Hon Lady Justice Njoki Ndung’u for alleged gross misconduct, misbehaviour and incompetence, breach of the Constitution and Oath of Office."

From Thursday, Chief Justice David Maraga, who chairs the Commission, Justices Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndung'u, Jackton Ojwang and Mohammed Ibrahim, will therefore be required to answer allegations against them.

"Having considered the same, the Commission directed that the concerned judges be served with the petitions and they were given 14 days within which to file their responses to the same," said the statement.

Also, nine petitions facing Appeals Court and High Court Judges were admitted and the concerned parties will be required to respond. Should JSC find them culpable of the allegations, it will recommend to the president to form a tribunal that will investigate them further and subsequently recommend appropriate action.

In the event Maraga faces the tribunal, he will still stay as Chief Justice and head of Judiciary until the entire process is completed. If he is found culpable by the tribunal, he will be sacked and his place assumed by his deputy.