Senior Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi. Photo/Courtesy
Senior Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi has launched a sharp attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of ignoring proposals meant to deal with alleged corruption within the Judiciary.
In a blunt statement posted on X, the outspoken lawyer claimed he repeatedly warned the President about what he described as rogue judges undermining governance.
Ahmednassir said he presented President Ruto with two clear options to confront the problem.
The first, he stated, involved drastic action against judges accused of corruption, including impeachment, recovery of alleged illicit wealth, and jail terms.
The second option, he claimed, was to allocate resources to neutralise judicial interference with government plans.
According to Ahmednassir, President Ruto rejected both proposals.
He argued that the decision has now left the government exposed to what he described as “endless ex parte injunctions” that continue to block state projects and policies.
The remarks come at a time when court orders have increasingly stalled government initiatives, ranging from infrastructure projects to policy rollouts.
These injunctions have often triggered public disputes between politicians and the Judiciary, with leaders accusing courts of frustrating development.
Ahmednassir’s comments add fuel to an already heated debate on judicial accountability.
While the Constitution guarantees the independence of the Judiciary, it also provides oversight through the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), which has the mandate to investigate complaints against judges and recommend disciplinary action where necessary.
The Judiciary has previously defended its decisions, insisting that injunctions are issued based on the law and evidence presented before courts.
Judicial officials have also warned against political attacks that could undermine the rule of law and public confidence in the justice system.
Ahmednassir’s explosive remarks are likely to intensify public scrutiny of both the Judiciary and the executive, as Kenyans continue to grapple with questions of corruption, accountability, and the balance of power between state institutions.