CJ Willy Mutunga’s exit headache as 2017 General Election edges closer

Chief Justice Willy Mutunga (left) is briefed on how to prepare a traffic fines’ register by Francis Kimani. There is quiet lobbying for the CJ's position ahead of Mutunga's exit. [PHOTO: GEORGE NJUNGE/STANDARD]

NAIROBI: The imminent change of leadership in the Judiciary is increasingly being thrust into the spotlight, particularly because of the critical role of the Supreme Court in the run-up to the 2017 General Election.

Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court Willy Mutunga is expected to leave the influential seat by June 15, 2017 when he turns 70 and quiet lobbying for the position is already under way.