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Here is why even the devil himself does not want Fred Ngatia to be the next Chief Justice.

Atheists Society of Kenya has opposed the nomination of Senior Counsel Fred Ngatia to the position of Chief Justice (CJ) and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya.

Through their president Mr. Harrison Mumia, the atheists say Ngatia is President Uhuru Kenyatta’s, confidant which could sway his independence if appointed as the most senior judge on the land.

In a strongly worded letter addressed to Deputy Chief Justice who is currently acting as the Chief Justice, Philomena Mwilu by Mumia dated April 12, the atheists say they lack confidence in Ngatia’s ability to safeguard the rights and freedoms of Kenyans should he be appointed as the next CJ.

Mr Harrison Mumia president Atheists of Kenya.

“Senior Counsel Fred Ngatia defended President Uhuru Kenyatta disputed win in a presidential petition filed by Raila Odinga in 2013 and 2017. It is obvious that his personal interests are likely to be contrary to the Kenyan public as Chief Justice,” excerpts from the letter read.

The atheists said Kenya needs a CJ who will guarantee Judicial Independence seeing that the country is headed for polls next year something they do not see the senior counsel Mr. Ngatia bring.

The position by the Atheists society of Kenya drew some sharp criticism and ridicule from the president of the law society of Kenya Mr Nelson Havi thus leading to a spat on twitter below.

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