This is not a mere accusation, it is a petition,meaning the charge(s) will be interrogated and found either true or false or unproved. That's what makes it different.
vooke, accusations come in the form of report kwa polisi, formal charges, suits, petitions, indictments, they can even lead to convictions which are later quashed. My point is that creating false charges can definitely smear someone. Even just saying things in public without starting any formal process will destroy people's reputation. In any case, they said there was such a plot and here is a petition. I will wait for eftense.
We are at the deep end of guesswork. Call it sense or whatever.
I meant it's a presumption that the judges, not you or me, are sensible. It's rebuttable.
Kadame,
In my opinion, the allegations are very specific,very clear and unambiguous unlike Ngunjiri's. I also feel they are highly provable.
Did the judges meet and maintain undeclared communication with Interested parties to the petition right before and during the petition?The answer is either Yes or no
The other one is
What was the subject or contents of their interactions?This is very hard unless someone eavesdropped. But the timing is reasonable ground for apprehension and whether that is sufficient to kick them out is not clear to me. Still I think it's enough to force them to resign.
Given these two clear questions are the basis of this petition,I don't see how they would tarnish any judge if proven false. The judges never had inappropriate contact.
A question for you.
Supposing contact and communication is established beyond doubt as alleged and on the alleged dates but you don't know the contents. Would you deem it inappropriate?