Kenya's New Chief Justice Sworn In
Justice David Maraga replaces Willy Mutunga who took early retirement in June.
Chief Justice David Maraga.
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Kenya:
Courts 'Weak Link' in Graft Fight, Governance Summit Hears
Capital FM, 18 October 2016
The Anti-Corruption and Governance Summit took place Tuesday at State House, with the court system in the country being described as the weakest link in the war against corruption. Read more »
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Kenya:
Justice David Maraga Vetting Underway
Nation, 13 October 2016
Chief Justice nominee David Maraga is currently being vetted by the National Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee. Read more »
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Kenya:
Speaker Muturi Directs MPs to Vet Maraga Within a Week
Nation, 4 October 2016
Kenya could have a new Chief Justice by the end of next week after National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi directed MPs to finish the vetting process by Wednesday next week. Read more »
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Kenya:
Kenyatta Forwards Chief Justice Nominee's Name for Vetting
Nation, 3 October 2016
President Uhuru Kenyatta has forwarded the name of Justice David Maraga to the National Assembly for grilling, paving way for his way to becoming Kenya's 15th Chief Justice. Read more »
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Kenya:
Judiciary Starts Search for Deputy Chief Justice
Nation, 26 September 2016
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Monday began interviewing applicants for the position of Deputy Chief Justice to succeed Justice Kalpana Rawal, who retired in June under… Read more »
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Kenya:
David Maraga Appointed Chief Justice
Nation, 22 September 2016
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has picked Court of Appeal Judge David Maraga for the post of Chief Justice. Read more »