David Maraga has been sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Kenya. Maraga, 66, was sworn in at State House on Wednesday. The function was attended by diplomats, Cabinet Secretaries, and other government officials.
“Burden of delivery is high on me as Chief Justice, but I aim to succeed. When we allow institutions to thrive, they will do what is right,” Maraga said.
He added that his interest is to improve the service delivery to Kenyans and fight corruption in the country and within the Judiciary.
“I will reduce backlog and become more accountable. I will fight corruption as part of new culture at judiciary,” he said. “I will institutionalize the war against corruption to become part of the culture and strengthen the office of the Ombudsman.”
Maraga succeeds retired Chief Justice Willy Mutunga who left office in July.
