Judging the Judiciary

By Kassapa The latest kerfuffle the government finds itself in, is the allegation that it wants to extend the retirement age of judges of the superior courts. The opposition claims this is being contemplated to keep “certain” judges in office for longer, so the government can carry on its campaign of “political victimisation”. The government insists this is not the case, it is merely keeping its promise to eliminate corruption and abuse of power for which it has secured a mandate from the people

Jul 16, 2026