Chief Justice Nominee Lady Justice Martha Koome. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]The National Assembly has unanimously approved the nomination of Lady Justice Martha Koome to the position of Chief Justice. In a special sitting, Parliament debated a report tabled on Wednesday morning by the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC), which earlier recommended her approval to become Kenya’s next Chief Justice. “Lady Justice Martha Koome, Kenyans are watching you,” was the conclusive statement as Members of Parliament took the stand one by one to support the motion. There are cartels in Judiciary.”The National Assembly has today Approved the Nomination of Hon Lady Justice Martha Koome as the next Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya.

Source: Standard Digital May 19, 2021 10:20 UTC