13 Applicants for the Position of Chief Justice (Full List)

Thirteen candidates have applied to replace former Chief Justice David Maraga.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Wednesday unveiled applicants of the CJ post as well as Judge of the Supreme Court.

The thirteen applicants for the Chief Justice post include:

1. Prof Otinga Mare
2. Prof. Dr. Moni Wekesa
3. Hon. Mr Justice William Ouko
4. Hon. Mr. Justice D.K. Marete
5. Alice Jepkoech Yano
6.  Hon. Lady Justice Martha Koome
7. Hon. Mr. Justice Mathew N. Nduma
8. Ngatia Fredrick SC
9. Prof Patricia K. Mbote
10. Philip Kipchirchir Murgor
11. Said Juma Chitembwe
12. Otondi Ontweka
13. Ombongi Brian Matagaro

There are nine applicants for the position of Judge of the Supreme Court:

1. Hon. Mr Justice William Ouko
2. Hon. Mr. Justice D.K. Marete
3. Alice Jepkoech Yano
4. Hon. Lady Justice Martha Koome
5. Hon. Mr. Justice Joseph Sergon
6. Hon. Mr. Justice Mathew N. Nduma
7. Hon. Mr. Justice Kathurima M’Inoti
8. Dr. Justry P. Lumumba Nyaberi
9. Hon Said Juma Chitembwe

The commission stated that it would shortlist and publicize the list within 14 days. 

"The Judicial Service Commission is committed to upholding professionalism and integrity throughout the recruitment process," part of the statement reads.