From left: Supreme Court judges Smokin Wanjala, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Chief Justice David Maraga, Jackton Ojwang’ and Mohamed Ibrahim. Together with his deputy, Justice (Rtd) Kalpana Rawal, they had dropped the colonial wigs and robes, which had featured in judicial ceremonies since independence. With that single act, they triggered a reflection on the place, relevance and utility of relics such as robes, wigs, hats, medals and even gloves in the new dispensation. Much earlier, before them, a judge in England had opined that the formal attire made them look antique and ridiculous. Nostalgic judges and lawyers itching to go back to the good old days, gleefully, buried the green robes of Supreme Court judges.

Source: Standard Digital January 11, 2021 19:36 UTC