Njoki Ndungu is eying the chief justice seat after Justice Gicheru exit. According to reliable sources, Njoki has been silently lobbying and marshaling troops to rally behind her.
Njoki is a High Court lawyer and former parliamentarian. She is not married and has close ties with President Mwai Kibaki, his cronies and even family. Njoki S. Ndungu, is more likely to become the next Chief Justice if she keeps her cards close.
According to an LSK official, Njoki is enjoying support from power political wheeler-dealers such as Martha Karua and parliamentarians from the women caucus.
Cecily Mbarire and the first lady are also in the league of powerful women who Njoki enjoys the company of as well as strong support when going for the jugular.
