The retirement of the former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga was received with mixed reactions.

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Some praised the good work done by Mutunga in bringing transformation reforms in the justice system. Others blamed his reign on the delay of cases and corruption cases in some of the courts in the country.

However, the former CJ was vital in bringing changes in the judicial system of the country. Among his notable reforms included: Reduced delays in determination of cases in the courts in the country, he made the access to and expeditious delivery of justice efficient, he introduced mobile courts in almost all corners of the country to make easier access to the judicial system, he recruited more judicial service professionals to improve exercising of the law in the country among other notable reforms.

With the CJ position being vacant, there are a total of 14 applicants aiming to fill the position. However, the names were shortlisted to six with the final list comprising of Justices Alnashir Visram, Smokin Wanjala, Roselyne N. Nambuye, David Maraga, Mbogholi Msagha, and Nzamba Kitonga.

Mutunga was not able to accomplish 100% revolution of the judicial system. His positive impact that he was able to carry out should be carried on by his successor.

The Judicial system is still marred with some negative aspects that need to be dealt with.

Corruption cases, time wastage in coverage of cases, the inadequacy of professionals and other problems need to be tackled by the next person to sit at the helm of the judicial system.

Among the six candidates, the next CJ will be appointed and he or she needs to study his or her predecessors work and strive to improve on the already achieved trademarks.

With the next general elections also fast approaching, the next CJ should also lay down ground rules that will prevent the reoccurrence of the 2007-2008 chaos.

He or she should ensure the judicial system is not biased when tackling cases and all people should be treated equally within the law no matter their socio-political class.

The Judicial system needs to lead by example in the country and the next CJ should strive to leave it a better place than it was.