Thorough Vetting Awaits Chief Justice Job Applicants.

Byline: Jillo Kadida

Candidates eyeing the job of Chief Justice will go through three hours of vetting.

And first on the list to face the interview panel will be Court of appeal judge Alnashir Visram, who was first nominated by President Kibaki to the post.

According to an advert in the local dailies by the Judicial Service Commission, the panel will interview two candidates each day starting May 3 until May 12.

And so far, the commission has not received any complaint against any of the 10 shortlisted candidates.

With the exception of Dr Willy Mutunga, the other candidates for the job are serving judges of the Court of Appeal, High …