Embattled Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu insists that President Uhuru Kenyatta's adminstration is hiding in detectives to kick her out of the judiciary.
Through submissions by lawyer Okong'o Mogeni, Ms. Mwilu adds that she's a victim of Presidential petition that saw Uhuru's victory nullified in 2017.
"There is a well coordinated motive by the executive in cohorts with DPP to embarrass me over issues that can be heard in JSC.
"And this was hatched when I participated in the team that nullified presidential elections. The motive is clear; subject me to a bench and force me to resign," argued the defense team.
Justice Chacha Mwita on Wednesday temporarily stopped prosecution Ms. Mwilu until the constitutionalism of the matter is heard and determined.
Mr. Mogeni insisted that the fraud, money laundering and tax evasion allegations facing the DCJ can only be handled by Judicial Service Commission.
Last year, Uhuru threatened to 'fix' the judiciary once elections were over, a move that precipitated cold relationship between the two arms of government.
But in his recent remarks, Uhuru denied interfering with the freedom of the judiciary when he increased allocations following outcry by Chief Justice David Maraga.
"I have increased allocations to the judiciary for effective service delivery," he said.