Martha Koome Nominated by JSC As Kenya’s Next Chief Justice
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has picked Court of Appeal Judge Martha Koome as Kenya’s next Chief Justice.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, April 27, by JSC interviewing panel chairperson Olive Mugenda.
Addressing members of the press at the Supreme Court building, Mugenda said the nomination was unanimous.
She will replace David Kenani Maraga who retired in January this year.
She was among 10 candidates shortlisted for the position and interviewed.
JSC went on with the recruitment process after the court of Appeal dismissed orders halting the exercise.
BREAKING: Lady Justice Martha Koome recommended for the position of Chief Justice by JSC pic.twitter.com/2XH8ThSj9Y
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) April 27, 2021
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