Parliament to debate Justice Koome’s CJ nomination tomorrow

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National Assembly will on Wednesday hold a special sitting to debate the nomination of Justice Martha Koome to the position of Chief Justice. In a gazette notice dated May 17, House Speaker Justin Muturi notified Members of Parliament of the special sitting that will take ...
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Parliament to debate Justice Koome’s CJ nomination tomorrow

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SPORTS

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

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PICTURE POWER

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