The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted 10 candidates in the race to succeed former Chief Justice David Maraga. Those shortlisted are Court of Appeal president Justice William Ouko, Senior counsels Fred Ngatia, Philip Murgor and Prof Patricia Mbote, Court of Appeal judge Martha Koome and High Court Judge Said Juma Chitembwe. Justices Ouko, Koome, Chitembwe, Marete, Nderi were also shortlisted for the Supreme Court Judge position alongside Appellate Court Judge Kathurima M’Inoti, High Court Judge Joseph Sergon, Dr Patrick Njuguna and Ms Alice Jepkoech Yano. “The commission may interview any member of the public who has submitted information on any of the shortlisted candidates and such information shall be kept confidential,” said the commission. Justice Ouko, 59, is leading the list of judicial officers seeking the job.

Source: Standard Digital February 17, 2021 17:21 UTC