Nairobi, Jan. 4 -- President William Ruto has clarified and defended his attack on the Judiciary. In the wake of a barrage of criticism following his threat to disobey court orders issued by 'corrupt judges', the President has maintained that judicial impunity is unacceptable in Kenya.

On Wednesday, Chief Justice Martha Koome and Opposition leader Raila Odinga said that by defying the rule of law the Head of State would be setting the stage for anarchy.

But in his response, in a statement issued by State House, Nairobi, President Ruto said corruption, whether within the Judiciary, the Executive, the Legislature or the general public must not find refuge behind the shield of judicial independence.

"It is our duty to expose and hold acco...