Deputy President Dr. William Somoei Ruto has today been put on notice following his alleged phone congratulatory message to chief justice nominee Martha Koome who was nominated by Judicial Service Commission (JSC) as Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya.
Ruto told Koome that her nomination shows Kenyans’ faith in women leadership and will an inspiration to young girls across the country.
The DP wished her success in the approval process that is now before the National Assembly.
Section of Kenyans has questions DP’s Alleged lauds to the chief justice nominee as they share a news headline dating back to almost 15 years ago where the second in command, the then assistant minister for agriculture sends a warning to rogue lawyer (Martha Koome).
Martha Koome, who has an estimated 33 years in the legal profession, was among 10 candidates who were interviewed for the position of Chief Justice.
This was the second time Lady Justice Martha Koome was making a stab at the position of Chief Justice.
Following her selection by JSC, President Uhuru Kenyatta will submit her name for vetting by the Parliamentary Justice and Legal Affairs Committee.
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Chief Justice Martha Koome who was nominated by JSC as Chief Justice