Mike Sonko and suspended judge Said Chitembwe set for faceoff as tribunal sworn in

Former Governor Mike Sonko and suspended High Court judge Said Chitembwe. [File, Standard] 

Suspended High Court judge Said Chitembwe date with destiny has been set. Chief Justice Martha Koome yesterday swore in seven members of a tribunal appointed to investigate his conduct.

Court of Appeal judge Mumbi Ngugi is the tribunal’s chairperson, while members are senior counsel Fred Ojiambo, Justice Abida Aroni, Justice Nzioki wa Makau, lawyer James Ochieng Oduol, Lt Gen (Rtd) Jackson Ndung’u and Dr Lydia Nzomo. Senior counsel Kiragu Kimani was sworn in as the tribunal’s lead counsel, and will be assisted by Joseph Riungu and Edward Nyang’au. Jasper Mbiuki and Sarah Yamo took oath of office as joint secretaries.