Myriad challenges face Chief Justice David Maraga as he takes over crucial Chief Justice role

Chief Justice David Maraga takes the oath of office at State House, Nairobi, during a ceremony witnessed by President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday. Justice Maraga takes over from Dr Willy Mutunga. (PHOTO: PSCU)

Restoring public confidence in the Judiciary is one of the challenges facing David Maraga as he assumes the office of Chief Justice.

Justice Maraga, who was sworn in yesterday, will be required to deal with a wide range of issues affecting the country including corruption entrenched in many State institutions, including the Judiciary itself.