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Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and Senior Counsel Philip Murgor (inset) at the Supreme Court on Friday, April 16, 2021. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]
The power of argument was at full play when lawyer Philip Murgor appeared before the Judicial Service Commission to be interviewed for the position of Chief Justice.
Acting Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and Senior Counsel Philip Murgor, who once served as public prosecutor, differed over his position that there was a vacuum in the office of the Chief Justice since the departure of former CJ David Maraga.
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