CJ Koome Urges Uhuru to Appoint the Six Remaining Nominated Judges
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged the Head of State to swear in the 6-judges he failed to appoint from a list of 40 recommended by the JSC.
Gathogo Wanjiru 
The CJ insisted on Friday during the swearing-in of Judge Daniel Musinga as President of the Court of Appeal, that all persons nominated by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) must be appointed in accordance with Kenyan law.
Koome who assumed leadership at a time of increased division between the Judiciary and the Executive said she is aware of the difficulties the Judiciary is encountering, particularly with reduced capacity.
According to Chief Justice, the Court of Appeal which has a capacity of 30 Judges currently has only 13 Judges, who will soon begin sitting in the court of Appeal stations outside of Nairobi.
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The Supreme Court President also seized the opportunity to defend the independence of the Judiciary, which she claimed is under threat of capture by private and public sector players.
The President came under criticism from the two former Chief Justices following his actions of failing to swear in the six appointed judges.
According to the retired CJ Mutunga and Maraga, President Kenyatta is misusing his powers.
