Ugenya MP Ochieng says Gachagua's utterances on judiciary careless, reckless

Ugenya MP David Ochieng has criticized his fellow politicians in the Kenya Kwanza coalition over their incessant attacks on the judiciary.

In an apparent reference to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Ochieng said that it is not right to name, in public rallies, judges and other court officials who do not have a chance to defend themselves.

The Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG) party leader was speaking barely a day after DP Gachagua singled out the name of one of the judges, accusing her of being corrupt.

Gachagua on Sunday said he is seeking the removal of Justice Esther Maina from office, accusing her of tainting his image by unceremoniously declaring his fortune proceeds of crime in a past court ruling.

Ochieng said that he supports the government's war on corruption but disagrees with the approach being adopted by government officials.

He was speaking during the award of scholarships and boarding requirements to some 83 needy students joining Form One in various national schools and the distribution of bursaries to others joining Form One in local secondary schools.