Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu was on Tuesday afternoon arrested at the Supreme Court over alleged graft.
Mwilu was taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters for questioning.
Addressing journalists concerning Mwilu's arrest, Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji reiterated their commitment to fighting graft, adding that no one linked to corruption will be spared.
"Over the last few months, there have been concerted efforts to fight corruption and economic crimes in the country that seriously deny the provision of basic necessities to the citizenry and affect development. The fight has seen several high ranking officials and entities charged with various offences including asset forfeiture and confiscation," said the DPP.
Haji further revealed that the DCJ was arrested on criminal charges, adding that he had informed Chief Justice David Maraga about the decision to approve the arrest of Mwilu.
"This afternoon, I informed Chief Justice David Maraga of my decision to grant consent for the arrest and prosecution of the Deputy Chief Justice, Lady Justice, Philomena Mbete Mwilu, on criminal charges. This decision has not been taken lightly, but it is the right decision under the law. Most of us in the office of the Public Prosecutor are indeed officers of the court and the dignity and independence of the Judiciary is dear to us," said Haji.
"I believe that judges in a democracy such as ours must be totally free to exercise their judgment in a societal environment that supports and protects them. Indeed, the precepts and principles of the constitution must be our guide at all times," added the DPP, in a statement to journalists.
The arrest of the Mwilu has elicited mixed reactions among Kenyans.
Here are some of the reactions as posted in the United States of Kiambu group:
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