Supreme Court President Justice David Maraga (Fourth-R) with Justices Njoki Ndung'u, Jackton Ojwang, Philomena Mwilu, Mohamed Ibrahim and Smokin Wanjala during the inaugural session for the reconstituted supreme session for the court in Nairobi, November 14, 2016. [Photo|the-star]
The Supreme Court has cautioned the media, and members of the public against prosecuting and discussing the National Super Alliance (Nasa) presidential election petition.
In a statement signed by all the seven judges, led by Supreme Court President Chief Justice David Maraga, the court directed lawyers who are challenging the re-election of the respondent, President Uhuru Kenyatta, to advise their clients, on the consequences of statements made in relation to the petition, that can undermine the authority of the court.
The public was also cautioned against profiling the seven judges, with view of predicting which side they would likely support, with the judges saying the petition was in their hands, and that petitioners, respondents, agents, advisers and supporters should refrain from prosecuting the merits of their cases in any forum other than the Supreme Court.
The seven-judge bench further indicated that they were ready to hear and determine the petition, which was filed Friday August 18, where Nasa leader Raila Odinga is contesting President Kenyatta's victory.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) through its president Isaac Okero, had earlier Wednesday, waved in, cautioning the public and leaders against issuing remarks on the petition.