All eyes on CJ Martha Koome as Uhuru jolts Judiciary

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, Standard]

Pressure is mounting on Chief Justice Martha Koome to respond to Thursday's appointment of 34 judges and rejection of six by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Kenyans are also keenly watching the escalating tiff between the Head of State and the Judiciary even as it remains to be seen whether the CJ will pass her first test by standing her ground fighting for the independence of the Judiciary or play puppet to the Executive.