Kamplesha Pattin. Photo/the-star.co.ke
Justice John Mativo has recused himself from a case that seeks to clear businessman Kamlesh Pattni over his alleged involvement in misconduct that led to the sacking of a judge.
On Tuesday, Mativo withdrew on the grounds that he has close relations with Justice Joseph Mutava.
A tribunal appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta unanimously recommended Mutava's suspension after he let the businessman off the hook.
"In view of Justice Mutava relation to me, it will no longer be proper for me to hear this matter. It is only fair that I rescue myself and give the file to another judge," Mativo told parties.
He then directed the file to be placed before Justice Chacha Mwita who is the head of the Constitutional and Human Rights Division.
"Had I been given the opportunity, I would have presented the correct position of the matter to the tribunal. Their findings and recommendations were based on lies and assumptions," he said.