The Judiciary has disowned a letter circulating online that allegedly linked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Chief Justice David Maraga and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to attempts to influence a matter before the Supreme Court.
Chief Justice Martha Koome said the document was fake and was not written or issued by her office or any authorised organ of the Judiciary.
The Judiciary said the fabricated letter appeared designed to misuse the name and authority of the Chief Justice to push political narratives.
The document had carried Judiciary branding and purported to claim that Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu had complained about attempts to influence a pending constitutional case involving the eligibility of impeached public officials to seek elective positions.
It further alleged that Maraga and Kalonzo had approached Mwilu over the matter and suggested that investigations and disciplinary measures could be taken against them.
The Judiciary urged Kenyans, journalists and other stakeholders to verify any communication attributed to the Chief Justice or the institution through official channels before sharing or relying on it.
The fake letter emerged on the same day Gachagua filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal challenging a High Court decision that upheld his impeachment.
The incident comes amid increased political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election, with several disputed documents recently circulating online and being presented as official communications.
The Judiciary's clarification seeks to prevent the public from being misled by the fabricated document and to protect the credibility of official court communications.