Philip Murgor: Why I Would Make A Better Chief Justice Than Maraga
Following the retirement of David Kenani Maraga as Chief Justice on Monday, January 11, 2021, the highly coveted seat has been linked to a host of possible successors such as Supreme Court Judges Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndung’u, and Isaac Lenaola.
Acting CJ Philomena Mwilu, Court of Appeal President William Ouko, and former Attorney General Githu Muigai have also been tipped to succeed Maraga.
Among the frontrunners is Philip Murgor as well; the former Director of Public Prosecutions believes he is the best candidate for the powerful seat.
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Mr Maraga replaced Dr Willy Mutunga who retired in June 2016.
He was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta on October 19, 2016 as Chief Justice.
Previously, he served as the presiding judge of the Court of Appeal in Kisumu and was also the chairperson of the Judiciary Committee on Elections.
He had also served as the presiding judge of the Family Division of the High Court in Nairobi and resident judge of the High Court in Nakuru.
Support for judges
Speaking during the official retirement ceremony at the Supreme Court in Nairobi on Monday, Mr Maraga called on Kenyans to continue giving unwavering support to judges and magistrates so that justice can continue flourishing in the country.
Mwilu takes helm of Judiciary as Chief Justice Maraga retires
Monday January 11 2021
Mr Maraga replaced Dr Willy Mutunga who retired in June 2016.
He was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta on October 19, 2016, as Chief Justice.
Previously, he served as the presiding judge of the Court of Appeal in Kisumu and was also the chairperson of the Judiciary Committee on Elections.
He had also served as the presiding judge of the Family Division of the High Court in Nairobi and resident judge of the High Court in Nakuru.
Support for judges
Speaking during the official retirement ceremony at the Supreme Court in Nairobi on Monday, Mr Maraga called on Kenyans to continue giving unwavering support to judges and magistrates so that justice can continue flourishing in the country.