ICC prosecutor Karim Khan rescues himself from all Kenyan case
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ICC prosecutor Karim Khan rescues himself from all Kenyan cases a mid criticism from Azimio la Umoja coalition
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan rescues himself from all Kenyan cases a mid criticism from Azimio la Umoja coalition.
International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan has disqualified himself from any cases involving Kenya to prevent a conflict of interest.
The decision communicated by his office came a day after Azimio trained their guns on the lawyer alleging potential bias on his part and terming his presence in the country ‘suspect’.
Khan stated that he was recusing himself to prevent a conflict of interest.
Prior to taking up the position of ICC prosecutor, Khan defended President William Ruto in the post-election violence case in Kenya, where Mr. Ruto was charged with crimes against humanity.
For the first time, the International Criminal Court publicly acknowledged receiving information from Kenya on alleged crimes.
Normally, the ICC would not comment on such matters, but because the complainants made the facts available to the public, the court felt compelled to respond.
The ICC prosecutor, who recently visited Kenya to receive an honorary degree, promptly clarified that his visit would not obstruct any potential ICC investigation that might be initiated.
Khan’s administration responded to charges by emphasizing that his trip to Kenya was entirely personal.
After the visit, he disclosed that he had taken specific action to address any potential conflict of interest issues.
Khan acknowledged that his previous representation of Ruto might be viewed as a conflict of interest by the opposition.
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Azimio co-Principal Martha Karua was among the first to question the motive behind Khan’s presence in the country.
Karua questioned why Khan had jetted into the country at a time when Azimio had written to the Hague-based court on the political situation in the country.
While in Kenya, Khan had remained tight-lipped on whether ICC was investigating concerns that had been raised by Azimio.
Linda Ugatuzi had also written to ICC over police brutality meted on Kenyans during the anti-government protests staged by Azimio.
The lobby accused the President, Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome, and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki of crimes against humanity.
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