JSC has done well so far in search for new Chief Justice

Justice Philomena Mwilu

Lady Justice Philomena Mwilu, Acting Chief Justice, at the Supreme Court Nairobi on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 during the interviews for the position of Chief Justice.

Photo credit: Dennis Onsongo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Nairobi should emulate counties that have waived taxes for businesses ravaged by Covid-19 lockdowns, David Waireri appeals.
  • A resident of the plush Kileleshwa in Nairobi would like to see NMS boss Mohamed Abdalla Badi extend his efforts away from city centre.

Search for CJ • With the search for a new Chief Justice to succeed Justice David Maraga under way at the Supreme Court, Nairobi, David Ombane says he is so far impressed with the way the Judicial Service Commission is handling interviews. He adds: “I hope an independent, sane, sober, humane and thoughtful person will take over from Maraga and fit into his shoes.” His contact is [email protected].

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Fee waiver • Nairobi should emulate counties that have waived taxes for businesses ravaged by Covid-19 lockdowns, David Waireri appeals. “Last year, we closed bars and restaurants for eight months and yet paid for licences for the entire year. We are closed again and must pay for full licences. Machakos, Kirinyaga and Kiambu have waived taxes for businesses.” His contact is [email protected].

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Bad road • A resident of the plush Kileleshwa in Nairobi, James Wainaina, would like to see NMS Director-General Mohamed Abdalla Badi extend his efforts away from the city centre. Kandara Road, in his neighbourhood, is in a very poor state with many potholes that are now filled with water from the ongoing rains. “We shall really appreciate this.” His contact is [email protected].

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Smoke pollution • We can’t breathe, moans James Gathuita, regarding pollution arising from the burning of rubber litter by youths who rear pigs near the Assistant Chief’s office at Huruma, Nairobi. “The fires are used to cook food for pigs. The thick smoke makes it difficult for us to breathe properly. We risk catching respiratory illnesses.” His contact is [email protected].

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Vanity • No prizes for guessing who this one is but it’s hilarious. Mwangi Karuga says: “He has been known to punch walls, jump over fences and dance, wearing huge sunglasses and 10 golden rings and bracelets. He’s now silent and subdued. How life can change so abruptly! At the height of success, we usually don’t see things ever changing.” His contact is [email protected].     

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