The Speaker to the National Assembly, Justin Muturi, has now labelled the crime against humanity cases facing Uhuru Kenyatta at the International Criminal Court as illegal.
Addressing worshippers at Kathata Anglican Church in Kirinyaga County, he termed the cases illegal claiming it was inconsistent with the Constitution.
The Supreme Law provides that no criminal proceedings can be instituted against a sitting President thus the case is unlawful, he said.
Mr Muturi on Sunday said: “Any law including customary law that is inconsistent with this Constitution is void. Our President should be off the hook as this case is illegal and uncalled for,” he said, arguing that the Constitution forbids prosecution of the Head of State.
The ICC case was however, initiated before the two suspects, President Kenyatta and his deputy, Mr William Ruto, who is on trial for similar charges, were declared winners in a highly controversial election. The two, while openly critical of the ICC, have maintained that they will co-operate with it until the logical conclusion of their cases.
The Speaker accused the Hague-based court of being on a fishing expedition against the President.
“When you hear what is going on in the ICC and new issues being introduced in case now and then, you definitely know that this case won’t go far,” Mr Muturi said.
His sentiments come after reports filtered through that that the ICC prosecution demanded extensive details on the President’s property and finances.
The prosecution seeks the information to build their case following a series of setbacks including withdrawal of witnesses.
Mr Kega, a Jubilee lawmaker, claimed the case was political and should have been thrown out, while another Jubilee parliamentarian, Mr Barua claimed the charges were framed up.
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