Uhuru nominates his long-time aide as Solicitor-General

By JOHN NGIRACHU (jngirachu@ke.nationmedia.com)
Posted  Tuesday, June 18   2013 at  16:17

President Kenyatta has nominated Njee Muturi as the new Solicitor General.

The President has forwarded his name to Parliament for vetting.

Mr Muturi was among shortlisted candidates for the job and is a long time aide of President Kenyatta.

Mr Muturi’s curriculum vitae was sent to the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee.

The committee chaired by Eldoret East MP Samuel Chepkonga has until July 2 to finish the vetting of Mr Muturi and submit its report to the National Assembly.

If Parliament approves Mr Muturi's nomination, the president will formally appoint him to replace Wanjuki Muchemi.

Other candidates in the shortlist included Muthoni Kimani from the Attorney General's office and Bernice Gachegu.