Nancy Makokha Baraza

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In January 2012, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) launched an investigation into allegations that Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza assaulted a female security guard at the Village Market shopping mall on 31 December 2011. [5] Following the inquiry, the JSC recommended her suspension and requested President Mwai Kibaki to establish a tribunal to investigate her conduct under Article 168 (4) of the Constitution. [6] After a formal suspension, [7] the tribunal recommended her removal for gross misconduct. [8] On 18 October 2012, she resigned, withdrawing her appeal to the Supreme Court. [9]

References

  1. "Trials and Triumphs of Nancy Baraza". The East African. July 6, 2020.
  2. "Lawyer Mutunga Nominated for CJ Post". 3 July 2020.
  3. "Kibaki, Raila Endorse JSC Nominees". 3 July 2020.
  4. "Hon. Lady Justice (Rtd.) Dr. Nancy Makokha Baraza". law-school.uonbi.ac.ke. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  5. "Kenyan Senior Judge Nancy Baraza in Security Guard Row". BBC News. 4 January 2012.
  6. "JSC Wants Baraza Out". 3 July 2020.
  7. "Suspended Baraza to Face Tribunal". 3 July 2020.
  8. "Tribunal Calls for Deputy CJ Baraza's Ouster for Gross Misconduct". 3 July 2020.
  9. "Baraza Resigns, Withdraws Appeal". 3 July 2020.
Nancy Makokha Baraza
Deputy Chief Justice of Kenya
In office
2011–2012