The National Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee is inviting the public to submit any representations they may have on the suitability of Justice Martha Koome for the appointment as the Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court.
He presented the certificate of presidential nomination, the judge’s CV, testimonials and recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission on the recruitment and selection process for the Chief Justice.
Speaker Justin Muturi informed members of parliament that the president has sought the approval of the National Assembly on the said nomination.
He directed the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee chaired by Kangema MP Muturi Kigano to conduct the vetting and report the findings to the House within 28 days.
Muturi asked the committee to notify the nominee and the general public – immediately – of the date and place of the approval hearings.
“The committee should thereafter commence the necessary approval hearings and submit a report on or before May 25 for debate and decision by the House.”
Justice Koome assured Kenyans of her unwavering commitment to serve to them to the best of her abilities if confirmed as CJ.