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Marende: Why I’m not in Chief Justice race

Kenneth Marende

Despite being considered favourite to take over as Chief Justice at the Supreme Court by informal social media, radio and TV polls, former Parliament Speaker Kenneth Marende said he was not interested in the job.

Instead, Marende (pictured) says he has his eye on a political seat, but refused to elaborate on this matter. The former Emuhaya MP on Friday yesterday said he was surprised by media reports that he had applied to succeed his former teacher, Dr Willy Mutunga, as Chief Justice.

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