10 Shortlisted to Succeed Former Chief Justice Maraga

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has unveiled 10 out of 13 applicants who had expressed interests to fill in the position of the Chief Justice.

Here are the ten candidates shortlisted for the CJ job:

1. Justice Said Chitembwe
2. Prof Patricia Mbote
3. Justice Martha Koome
4. Justice Marete Njagi
5. Philip Murgor
6. Justice Nduma Nderi
7.  Fred Ngatia
8. Justice William Ouko
9. Dr Wekesa Moni
10. Alice Yano

Out of the ten candidates, only one will be selected to replace Justice David Maraga who retired after attaining the 70-Year retirement age.

The position is currently being held by Justice Philomena Mwilu in an acting capacity.

The JSC also unveiled the candidates shortlisted for the Supreme Court judge post

1. Justice Said Chitembwe
2. Justice Martha Koome
3. Justice M’inoti Kathurima
4. Justice Nduma Nderi
5. Lumumba Nyaberi
6. Justice William Ouko
7. Justice Joseph Sergon
8. Alice Yano.