President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on the newly appointed Chief Justice David Maraga to ensure he creates better working relations with other arms of the government.

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Speaking at State House on Wednesday, Uhuru further called on Maraga to ensure he clears the 20, 000 cases at the judiciary.

On his part, Maraga pledged that he will fight corruption in the Judiciary.

"Burden of delivery is high on me as Chief Justice, but I aim to succeed. When we allow institutions to thrive, they will do what is right," Maraga said.

Maraga who was vetted by a key House committee succeeds retired Chief Justice Willy Mutunga who left office in July this year.