Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga says he tried unsuccessfully to reach retired President Uhuru Kenyatta when his farm was invaded.
While emphasizing the need for the political class to respect the Judiciary, Mutunga said “this is the only place to run to in case of any issue”.
“I tried calling Uhuru when his goats were stolen to tell him that you need the Judiciary to help you but he didn’t pick up...may be changed numbers,” he said amidst laughter.
Speaking during a TV interview on Wednesday night, Mutunga also praised Uhuru saying during his tenure he used to respect the Judiciary and would consult.
“We had a good a relationship, he is a warm guy, and he used to listen to advice save for when he refused to swear in the judges as recommended by the judicial service commission but we handled it politically,” he noted.
According to the former CJ, Judiciary is a political office and not constitutional.
He told the current leadership to protect its independence and avoid "enslaving" it.
In his advice to CJ Martha Koome, Mutunga told her to regularly engage and provide advice.
“You are dealing with politicians; they don’t want to be told what the law is. You need to talk to them about the political consequences of their actions,” he added.
