Judiciary Wants Lawyer Ahmednasir Investigated Over Explosive Bribery Claims
A fierce legal and political firestorm has erupted after Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya called for the arrest and investigation of flamboyant lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi over serious corruption allegations.
In a letter dated May 20, Mokaya asked the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to launch a probe into the senior counsel’s viral claims involving bribery at the Supreme Court level.
“This pattern of conduct amounts to a crime under the laws of Kenya,” the Judiciary warned.
“We are deeply concerned that if this continues, it will erode public confidence in the Judiciary and undermine the rule of law.”
Explosive Allegations Shake Supreme Court
Ahmednasir, known for his bold and controversial statements, alleged that a Supreme Court judge received Ksh4 million from a lawyer and their client to influence a Court of Appeal ruling.
However, according to him, the case didn’t go as planned.
“The client lost. The judge refunded Ksh3 million. The balance of Ksh1 million was to be paid within a week,” he claimed on X, formerly Twitter.
The post went viral, drawing widespread attention and sparking fresh debate on corruption within the Judiciary.
Ahmednasir Fires Back at Judiciary
Instead of backing down, Ahmednasir hit back hard.
“Instead of investigating the judge who took Ksh6 million, she wants me arrested,” he scoffed.
“It is the incompetence and graft leadership of the Judiciary that erodes public confidence… not cries for a graft-free judiciary.”
He also questioned the letter’s authenticity, claiming it had no signature from the Chief Registrar.
The lawyer accused Mokaya of attempting a cover-up and protecting a corrupt system.
Koome Under Pressure to Act
This latest showdown puts Chief Justice Martha Koome under even more pressure.
In April, she launched court integrity committees across Kenya. These forums aim to bring together judges, lawyers, and anti-corruption stakeholders to deal with unethical conduct in the justice system.
But critics now demand stronger action, not just committees.
“Kenyans want justice, not meetings. If there’s a bribe, investigate the judge, not silence the whistleblower,” a Nairobi advocate said.
Judiciary’s Integrity on the Line
Kenyans are watching closely.
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