Kenya’s Judiciary has responded to prominent lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, accusing the Senior Counsel of waging an unrelenting smear campaign that threatens public trust in the country’s legal system.
In a statement issued on May 27, Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo said Abdullahi has, for months, made “sensational allegations” of judicial corruption through social media, without ever presenting formal complaints or evidence to the appropriate legal bodies.
“This pattern of conduct is not only unbecoming and unprofessional of an advocate with the status of Senior Counsel,” Ndemo said, “but potentially serves to erode public confidence in the Judiciary and eventually undermine the rule of law.”
The Judiciary confirmed it had requested the Director of Public Prosecutions to investigate Abdullahi’s conduct, a move described as unprecedented.
Officials say Abdullahi has declined repeated calls to name specific judges or present credible information to the Judicial Service Commission.
Judiciary on Ahmednasir’s Claims
“Despite these calls, SC Ahmednasir has resorted to a campaign to disparage the Judiciary… leading us to conclude that he does not have any credible information,” the statement added.
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Abdullahi, one of the most high-profile lawyers in Kenya, has a large social media following and is known for his outspoken commentary on legal and political matters.
Additionally, the Judiciary stressed that while it welcomes transparency and accountability they must be pursued through proper channels.
“Freedom of speech must be exercised responsibly,” Ndemo said.
“No one should be allowed to parade their impunity and mock the very Constitution that holds the fabric of this country together,” he added.
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Citing Kenya’s painful history with election-related violence and public mistrust in the courts, the Judiciary warned that undermining judicial integrity could have dangerous consequences.
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“Allegations that can send us back into this painful moment should not be taken lightly,” the statement read.
The Judiciary also urged the Law Society of Kenya and the Senior Counsel Bar to take disciplinary action against Abdullahi to restore public confidence in the legal profession.
In response, Abdullahi has fired back to the Judiciary claiming he understands the law very well.
“I went to good law schools. I taught law for decades. I practice law at the very top. I have been a leader of the Bar. I know the law,” Abdullahi said.
“Recovering Ksh 4 million from a thieving Supreme Court judge is not a criminal offence,” he added.
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