A tribunal investigating allegations against Justice Mohammed Noor Kullow has cleared him of all charges of gross misconduct, including claims of violating the Constitution and the Judicial Service Code of Conduct.
In a letter dated February 3, 2025, addressed to President William Ruto, the tribunal recommended his reinstatement to the Environment and Land Court.
The tribunal was established by President Ruto through a Kenya Gazette Notice on March 8, 2024, to look into Justice Kullow’s conduct.
This followed concerns raised by Chief Justice Martha Koome about his failure to deliver rulings on 116 matters, which she said warranted removal from office.
The tribunal, chaired by Justice Patrick Omwenga Kiage, included Justices Margaret Njoki Mwangi and Anthony Charo Mrima, as well as senior legal experts.
They examined four petitions from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) seeking Justice Kullow’s removal. Over the course of its inquiry, the tribunal reviewed 13 allegations, but after carefully considering all the evidence, it concluded that none of the allegations met the required threshold for misconduct.
“From the consideration of all evidence tendered and the applicable law, the Tribunal finds that the 13 allegations have not been established to the required extent,” stated the panel.
The tribunal was reconstituted in October 2024 under Gazette Notice No. 13169, with new members, including Justice Cecilia Wathaiya Githua, Emmanuel Bitta, and Caroline Jerono Kibiwott. After completing its investigation, the tribunal reached a unanimous decision to recommend Justice Kullow’s reinstatement.
The tribunal’s findings have now been submitted to President Ruto, who will take the next steps in the matter.
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