A Nairobi-based lawyer filed a formal petition before the National Assembly seeking the immediate removal of Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Vice Chairperson Isaac Rutto over alleged violation of constitutional requirements on political neutrality after attending a ruling party meeting at State House. The petition, lodged by Muriuki Eric Mwirigi, accuses Rutto, a public representative on the JSC of “serious violation of the Constitution” and “gross misconduct” for openly participating in the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Governing Council meeting on January 26. The petitioner argues that Rutto’s actions are “unprecedented for a serving member of the JSC” and “deplorable,” especially given the timing. “By attending a senior governing organ of a political party in a highly public setting, Hon. Rutto objectively compromised and gravely undermined the appearance of independence of the JSC,” the petition states.