Philomena Mwilu nominated for the post of Deputy Chief Justice

Court of Appeal Judge Philomena Mwilu will replace Kalpana Rawal as Kenya's DCJ if her name is approved. (Photo: File)

Nairobi, Kenya: Court of Appeal's Lady Justice Philomena Mwilu has been nominated for the post of Deputy Chief Justice and her name submitted to President Uhuru Kenyatta.

"The JSC has after lengthy deliberations recommended Hon Lady Justice Philomena Mbete Mwilu for appointment as the Deputy Chief Justice and has submitted the name to His Excellency the President,” said Acting Judicial Service Commission Chair Margaret Kobia.