President Uhuru Kenyatta's plot to take control over the judiciary has been rolled out, reports the Sunday Nation.
Last year, an agitated Uhuru vowed to 'fix' the judiciary after Chief Justice David Maraga presided over a bench that nullified his victory.
"The will of people cannot be nullified by six people. When time comes, we shall revisit. We can't allow people t overthrow the will of the people," he had said.
Top on the wider plot is to fill Judicial Service Commission with individuals who are pro-government before kicking out his targets.
As part of the plan, the paper reports, Uhuru is closely working with Attorney General nominee Kihara Kariuki to ensure JSC representatives from appeals court are friendly.
"You will be surprised that Kihara has not been vetted as AG. He continues to serve as president of Appeals Court," a source said.
"They (Jubilee) wants both positions to be filled by friendly people," added the source in reference to Appeals Court representative and the President of the court who automatically sits in JSC.
Reportedly, Uhuru wants Justice Martha Koome to replace Kihara as President of Appeals Court instead of William Ouko.
Also, the state is keen to have Justice Mohammed Warsane replaced Wanjiru Karanja, a reason why Kihara is yet to submit resignation as President of Appeals Court.
Already, Uhuru has nominated Olive Mugenda, Felix Kosgei and Patrick Gichohi to JSC, the most powerful organ of the judiciary.
The 11 member commission, which is chaired by the Chief Justice, has powers, among others, to remove any judge including the CJ on substantive grounds.