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The hard part for new Chief Justice Martha Koome begins

Chief Justice Martha Koome after receiving instruments of power from Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu during her assumption of office ceremony held at CJ's Gardens, Supreme Court. May 24, 2021. [Jonah Onyango]

Chief Justice Martha Koome received the instruments of power from hitherto acting Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu.

These include the Constitution, judiciary flag and two major reports; Chief Justice’s report on the State of the Judiciary as of January 11, 2021 and as of May 24, 2021.

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