Chemutai Goin and Opposition Leaders Expose Critical Flaw in Ruto-CJ Koome Pact
On Tuesday, Chemutai Goin, a political reporter for Citizen TV, expressed skepticism about the collaborative effort of the Executive, Judiciary, and Parliament in formulating and presenting anti-corruption policies, suggesting that the desired outcomes might not be realized.
During the examination of the accord forged between President William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome, Goin, speaking on Hot96 FM, asserted that the primary challenge in the fight against corruption lies not in the absence of laws but in the execution of the ones already in place.
The experienced journalist suggests that while laws play a crucial role in preserving order, settling disputes, and upholding fairness and justice, an excess of additional policies and guidelines could potentially result in saturation.
“I have always said, in Kenya, we do not have a shortage of laws. We have sufficient laws. The goodwill of implementing those laws is what is lacking,” Chemutai Goin told the morning show hosts, Jeff Koinange and Nick Odhiambo.
“Remember whoever drafted that statement (on the joint meeting) is very cheeky. They say it was as an invitation from the Judiciary and (yet) it was a meeting of all the three arms of the government,” she wondered.
As per the senior political journalist, the focal point of most suggestions presented at State House on Monday, January 22, primarily revolved around rejuvenating the Judiciary.
The response to the formulation of anti-corruption policies elicited diverse opinions among Kenyans, encompassing perspectives from both politicians and activists.
Raila Odinga, the opposition leader, criticized Chief Justice Koome for choosing to meet President William Ruto at the State House instead of opting for a neutral location.
“This is an irresponsible move, if there is supposed to be dialogue over issues of governance then it must be held in a neutral place,” Raila noted.
Many Kenyans raised doubts about the necessity of formulating anti-corruption measures, considering the existence of government bodies like the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) that are mandated to address such issues.
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Some argued that the initiative to formulate anti-corruption policies was a ploy by the Executive to circumvent the Judiciary’s responsibilities. They emphasized that each branch of the government should specifically address corruption cases, rendering the creation of new laws unnecessary. Raila echoed these sentiments, alleging that Ruto was trying to exert control over the Judiciary.
“Everything discussed in the meeting between CJ Koome and President Ruto is a preserve of Parliament and not the Executive,” opposition politician and Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo stated during an interview on KTN News.
He contended that Ruto’s choice to acknowledge the Judiciary with an additional 35 judges and an augmented budget necessitated a modification to the existing law.
On Monday, January 22, the three branches of the government convened and pledged to improve the provision of services, combat corruption, and uphold the overall administration of justice in order to strengthen the accountability of the Kenyan people.
The three individuals decided to formulate policies, guidelines, regulations, and legislative suggestions aimed at combating corruption, enhancing service delivery, and bolstering institutional accountability across all branches of the government.
To accomplish these objectives, the government committed to developing suggestions to be presented to the National Council of the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), as convened by Chief Justice Martha Koome, within 30 days.
Chemutai Goin and Opposition Leaders Expose Critical Flaw in Ruto-CJ Koome Pact
