Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) Secretary-General, Brian Khaemba addresses the press flanked by fellow members, September 2, 2017. [Photo|citizen digital]The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) has warned the Executive against attacking the Supreme Court and its judges, following the September 1 ruling.President Uhuru Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto and other Jubilee Party elected leaders have been attacking the judges, after it overturned Uhuru's victory in the August 8 polls, following a petition by the National Super Alliance.The Association said Uhuru and his aides have been insulting and intimidating Chief Justice David Maraga, saying it was unconstitutional more so, from a president.Led by its President, Justice Hedwig Ong’udi, they condemned the insults and intimidation by politicians saying they were disrespectful to the independence of judiciary."In the light of of the forgoing, the KMJA takes great exception to remarks attributed to the top leadership of this country that were made at a political rally which disrespected Judges of the Supreme Court, in particular, the President of this country referring to President of the Supreme Court and other Judges as ‘wakora'(crooks)," said KMJA, in a statement read by Secretary-General, Brian Khaemba."He went on to make veiled threats against the same Judges based on their decision in the presidential elections case. We note that the same threats have been repeated today at a State House meeting,” he added, Saturday.KMJA reiterated its support for the Supreme Court judges and judgement, saying they were dedicated to delivering justice as described in their oath of office to respect, protect and uphold the rule of law.Also present during the media briefing at the Supreme Court buildings were Derrick Kuto, Godfrey Oduor, and Sinkiyan Tobiko.

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