A day after a section of youths from Nyamira defended Chief Justice David Maraga over nepotism claims in the judiciary, top county leadership has also joined the debate.
Mr Maraga is facing a petition which accuses him among others, tribalism in the judiciary 'that has seen him transact businesses in local Ekegusii dialect'.
On Tuesday, youth leaders led by Beavon Magare accused politicians of interfering with the independence of the judiciary, warning that the move could precipitate protests in the near future.
Hours later, Governor John Nyagarama accused politicians of making it difficult for the CJ, arguing that he has a right to participate in events held at his Nyamira backyard.
"The Chief Justice comes from this region. There is nothing wrong for him to attend functions. Restricting his movements is something that cannot be accepted at all," said Nyagarama.
Borabu MP Ben Momanyi added: "Before people are employed in the judiciary, they are vetted. The issue of tribalism should not arise at all it's unfair to subject people to such."
Currently, six Supreme Court Judges are facing various petitions that could warrant their removal, with Chief Justice David Maraga finding also himself in the awkward position.
Mr Maraga, the second CJ under the new constitution, was born and raised at Bonyamatuta region within Nyamira County. He practiced law throughout his career at Nakuru before his elevation.
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