How principals can make stab at statesmanship

Outgoing Chief Justice Evan Gicheru has presided over Kenya’s Judiciary at one of its most momentous times, and is preparing a graceful and dignified exit. And with the momentum spurred by the promulgation of the new Constitution, he has assured Kenyans the pace of judicial reform will neither wane, nor be compromised.

Great words indeed, and probably spoken like a true patriot and with conviction. But much still depends on the political goodwill of all other actors in this process.