Justice Musinga Sworn in as Court of Appeal President

Justice Daniel Musinga was on Friday, June 11th sworn in as Court of Appeal President at a ceremony presided over by Supreme Court President CJ Martha Koome.

Justice Musinga Sworn in as Court of Appeal President

Judge Daniel Musinga was elected by the Appeal judges on May 24 to replace Justice William Ouko, who was appointed to the Supreme Court.

After being sworn in, Justice Musinga said his administration will listen to ideas that will assist in promoting efficient and effective service delivery and in regular consultation with the leadership of the Judiciary.

Musinga is the third President of the Court of Appeal, following Justice Kihara Kariuki (now Attorney General), the first, and Justice Ouko, who succeeded Kariuki.

With his coronation, Justice Musinga has been given the administrative responsibility of selecting judges to hear appeal cases including the BBI which is currently before the court.

Justice Musinga was appointed to the High Court in 2003 and since then he has established himself as a distinguished legal practitioner since his admission to the bar in 1988.

Justice Musinga is also the current chairman of the Judiciary Committee on Elections (JCE), having been appointed by retired CJ David Maraga.