Kenya's highest court suffered a further credibility crisis with the recommendation that a judge accused of taking a $2 million bribe to influence the outcome of an election petition should face a tribunal to determine his suitability for office.
Following the decision by the Special Committee of the Judicial Service Commission, Supreme Court Judge, Justice Phillip Tunoi has the option of resigning or facing the tribunal. President Uhuru Kenyatta has 14 days -- from the day he receives the committee's recommendation -- to constitute the tribunal.
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