[Chief Justice David Maraga in a past event. He is constitutionally mandated to swear President-Elect. Photo/Nation]
Despite launching a scathing attack on Supreme Court judges under the leadership of David Maraga, President Uhuru Kenyatta still needs him more than ever.
For the last two days, Uhuru has openly warned that he will have to ‘deal’ with the judges once he wins presidential elections in November which were precipitated by nullification of his victory.
And article 141of the constitution dictates that anybody elected as president must be sworn in front of the public by the Chief Justice or Deputy Chief justice.
Owing with the time frame left and strict constitutional provisions, even if parliament discusses conduct of Chief Justice or any other Supreme Court judge, the president cannot sign for removal.
And this means that should Uhuru win in November, despite warning that he will take action against Supreme Court judges, he will still need services of Maraga and his Deputy Philomena Mwilu.
Should the duo refuse to swear him, Kenya may face unprecedented constitutional crisis that could lead to creation of transitional government.
Judges Maraga, Mwilu, Smokin Wanjala and Isaac Lenaola voted for invalidation of Uhuru’s victory, a move that has not gone down well with authorities.