High Court Judge James Wakiaga has set internet ablaze after he used a 'nasty' word to describe the character of Joseph Irungu who is facing murder charges.
While determining bail application by Irungu and his fiance TV journalist Jacque Maribe, Wakiaga described Irungu as a 'woman eater' due to fact he had no physical residence and was living in his girlfriend's house.
"The first accused is a male version of a slay queen. I would describe him as a woman eater," he said.
The judge said Irungu, popularly known as Jowie, was a flight risk, had access to and was a known lover of guns and, therefore, he could not be granted bail since he was a potential threat to witnesses.
Maribe, however, was released on Sh2 million bond with one surety of the same or Sh1million cash bail.
But it was not the ruling but Wakiaga's description of Jowie that got the attention of Kenyans as they took to Twitter to express their feelings.
Some accused the judge of prejudice while others lauded him for his sense of 'humour'.
Here are some of reactions:
"That judge played himself by calling Jowie a male slay queen," said Droid.
Juma G posted: "Judge Wakiaga has a sense of humour."
Elijah Njoroge9 remarked: "A male version of a slay queen. A woman eater. Judge wakiaga describing Joseph Irungu. This man is already condemned."
Ezra Kenyatta reacted: "Judge Wakiaga, you killing me."
"Want to thank Judge Wakiaga for finally calling the male IG models their true name. Munajijua. Post your pics and go please," said Betty Waitherero.
Kirori Chacha stated: "Judge Wakiaga has just passed judgment on jowie's character. Will his view about the accused affect his presumption innocence? Let's hope not."
Cess Muiruri posted: "Justice wakiaga creating unfathomed kind of Jurisprudence "woman eater"..."
" Justice Wakiaga was prejudicial. Jowie's lifestyle is not in trial therefore him saying that being a male version slay queen makes him not fit for bail is very sad. Wakiaga should recuse himself," observed Felix Mulaku
Amina M Mohammed posted: "Justice Wakiaga has now expanded the meaning of the word slay King."
"Justice Wakiaga seems a little overawed by the attention/cameras/spotlight," said Owino Wayne.