Chief Justice David Maraga in a past event. He has admitted the existence of graft in the Judiciary. [Photo/Citizen TV]
Chief Justice David Maraga has acknowledged the existence of corruption in the Judiciary.
Speaking on Friday, during the launch of the State of the Judiciary and the Administration of Justice report at the Supreme Court grounds, Maraga admitted that the arm of the government has had its share of the graft menace.
He however said that the situation is under control as his office is handling the same and will not relent in streamlining the body.
''There are a few of us who are corrupt but we are after them and will soon catch up with them,'' he said.
He added that a number of Judicial officers and staff have been implicated in graft dealings and have since been either suspended or sacked in line with his commitment towards a corruption-free institution.
''127 judicial officers and staff have so far been interdicted and some have been suspended,'' added the Chief Justice.
The event was also attended by President Uhuru Kenyatta and other leaders of the three arms of government-Executive, Legislature and Judiciary, with the President urging Maraga to give his all towards fair dispensation of justice to Kenyans.
Uhuru further advised Maraga to shun negative criticism from Kenyans and not let that deter him from carrying out his duties.