President Kenyatta on Wednesday swiftly sent Koome’s name to Parliament for vetting by the National Assembly's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee. "It will indeed be an honour and a great privilege for me to serve this great country as the Chief Justice if confirmed to the office," she said. Law Society of Kenya president Nelson Havi was more blunt, claiming Koome's nomination was part of a scheme by the state to capture the Judiciary. "The three most powerful positions in Kenya, as in US, are the President, Chief Justice and Speaker of the House. The Supreme Court presided over by the Chief Justice will play a key role next year, with the presidential elections likely to end at the apex court.

Source: The Star April 29, 2021 02:03 UTC