Judicial Service Commission's acting chairperson Margaret Kobia said the applications of the six individuals satisfied all the requirements reviewed. PHOTO | FILE
Six candidates have been shortlisted for the position of Chief Justice locking out US based Professor Makau Mutua, Justice Jackton Ojwang and former anti-corruption boss Aaron Ringera.
Others applicants who were also dropped off the list include, David Mwaure, Dr Isaac Rutenberg, Daniel Wambura, Ms Lucy Wanja Julius and Kongani Udoto.
The race now pits Justice Alnashir Visram, Justice Smokin Wanjala, Justice Roselyne N. Nambuye, Justice David Maraga, Justice Mbogholi Msagha and Mr Philip Nzamba Kitonga on the race to become the country’s new CJ.
Acting Chair, Judicial Service Commission Prof Margaret Kobia, said the applications of the six individuals satisfied all the requirements reviewed.
“The Judicial Service Commission has today reviewed the applications received for the position of Chief Justice for completeness and conformity with the Constitutional and statutory requirements, the JSC Act and criteria outlined in the advertisement for the post,” Prof Kobia said in a statement on Tuesday evening.
On Wednesday, the JSC will shortlist applicants for the position of Deputy Chief Justice and on Thursday, shortlist for the position of Supreme Court judge.
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