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Wigs and robes made a comeback as Mutunga’s attire was discarded

From left: Supreme Court judges Smokin Wanjala, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Chief Justice David Maraga, Jackton Ojwang’ and Mohamed Ibrahim. [File, Standard]

When he turned up for swearing-in as the country’s first post-2010 Chief Justice on June 20, 2011, Dr Willy Mutunga was wearing a suit and ear studs.

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