[David Maraga in a past event. He has warned against violation of court orders. Photo/Nation]
Chief Justice David Maraga has for the first time spoke about alleged violation of court orders by government officials.
For the fourth consecutive day, IG Joseph Boinet failed to produce Canadian based lawyer Miguna Miguna to court following order by Justice Luka Kimaru.
"The judge was clear that Miguna be producted in court but we are yet to see that. This trend is worrying," said Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo.
Despite the orders, police went ahead to deport Miguna to Canada, claiming that he had renounced Kenyan citizenship.
But in a statement on his Twitter, Maraga, who did not directly name perpetrators, insisted government officials oath to comply with court orders.
"Whereas the Chief Justice does not ordinarily comment on matters before the court, in recent days there have been worrying trends on administration of justice.
"I wish to reiterate that every government officer, institution or private citizen ought to comply with court orders. Failure to that, judicial officers can invoke legal avenues," he said.
Law Society of Kenya has since demanded arrest of Boinet and CID boss George Kinoti for being in court contempt.