Justin Muturi has been sworn in as the country’s eighth Attorney General in a ceremony presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome and administered by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Anne Amadi at the Supreme Court.
Muturi has taken over from Hon. Justice (Rtd) Paul Kihara Kariuki and has assured to embark on a mission to ensure the executive and the judiciary are working in tandem as envisaged in Article 172 of the Constitution, promising the general public of discharging his duties of securing the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and be held accountable of his first day utterance in office as a JSC commissioner.
“I am deeply humbled to formerly join you today. This commission is charged with what I consider vulnerable if not a sacred duty,” observed Muturi.
Muturi, now the head of the Kenyan State Law Office, the principal Legal Adviser to the government has reassured his commitment to ensuring JSC fulfils its mandate as per the constitution.
“The judiciary plays an important role in constitutional democracies through its power of review of legislative enactments and executive action,” Muturi stated
The newly sworn in AG has promised to be the link between the executive and the Judiciary and ensure good working relations as he seeks to embark on reforms and streamline services together with other commissioners under the commission so as to ensure performance and accountability affirming of the great milestones made by the commission.
Muturi was nominated by President William Ruto as he announced his Cabinet that will assist his administration deliver on the Kenya Kwanza promises.
Koome thanked and welcomed the AG to the JSC and promised to work together.
“I want to thank and welcome Justin Muturi as the new member of the JSC commission having known him for his track record,” she said.
