The Atheists in Kenya Society has opposed the nomination of Fred Ngatia Supreme Court for the vacant position of Chief Justice amidst the ongoing interviews.
In a letter to Acting Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Society President Harrison Mumia says while they acknowledge that Ngatia is a highly experienced counsel, he is likely to compromise Judicial independence.
“Senior Counsel Fred Ngatia defended President Uhuru Kenyatta’s disputed win in Presidential petitions filed by Raila Odinga in 2013 and 2017. It’s obvious that his personal interests are likely to be contrary to his loyalty to the Kenya public as Chief Justice,” Mumia says.
The Society says it has no confidence in Ngatia’s ability to safe guard the rights and freedoms of Kenyans to ensure equal protection for all.
Ngatia is set to appear before the Judicial Service Commission on 20th Tuesday at 9am for his interview for the position.
Justice Chitembwe Said Juma was the first to be interviewed after he appeared before the Commission yesterday while Prof. Kameri Mbote Annie Patricia Gathiru, SC will appear before the Commission today at 9 am.