The National Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee raised concern that with CJ David Maraga set to retire in January 2021, there could be a crisis hence the need to have Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu step in.
Minority Whip Junet Mohamed said once the CJ takes his terminal leave, it can only be concluded that his term has ended because he will be reporting back on his last day.
A parliamentary committee wants the Judiciary to come up with legislative proposals to allow the Deputy Chief Justice to act in the absence of the Chief Justice.
The National Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee raised concern that with CJ David Maraga set to retire in January 2021, there could be a crisis hence the need to have Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu step in.
