Musinga is new head judge of Kisumu court

Chief Justice David Maraga (R) hands over the position of presiding judge at the Kisumu law courts to Justice Daniel Musinga yesterday /MAURICE ALAL
Chief Justice David Maraga (R) hands over the position of presiding judge at the Kisumu law courts to Justice Daniel Musinga yesterday /MAURICE ALAL

Chief Justice David Maraga yesterday handed over his previous position of presiding judge at the Kisumu law courts to Justice Daniel Musinga.

He urged his successor to reduce the backlog of cases at the station.

Maraga was the presiding judge at the Kisumu law courts until his appointment as CJ on October 19.

Lawyers, judges and magistrates witnessed the handover.

Maraga urged judicial officers to serve citizens diligently.

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