Chief Justice David Maraga has asked the BBI secretariat to drop proposals seeking to have a Judiciary Ombudsman. Maraga said the proposal is a direct conflict and duplication of roles between the ombudsman and Judicial Service Commission. A silent but stormy battle for the control of the Supreme Court has erupted as Chief Justice David Maraga leaves office on Friday. Justice Maraga who sits at the commission is expected to proceed on terminal leave on Friday, pending his retirement on January 12. Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu is tipped to become acting CJ.

Source: The Star December 11, 2020 09:04 UTC