Fellow Kenyans, we are aware of the discussions which have taken place in Parliament and the country in general on the matter of the nominations to fill Constitutional Offices of Chief Justice, Attorney General, Director of Public Prosecutions and the Controller of Budget.
Following extensive consultations with a large section of Members of Parliament in order to ensure that national interest remains paramount, I reiterate that both the Legal and Justice Committee of Parliament as well as the Committee on Finance and Trade concluded that I have acted within my constitutional mandate in the execution of the nominations.
However, considering the importance of the office of the Chief Justice as the head of the Judicial Arm of the Government, I have considered all the concerns expressed in regard to this nomination and I have concluded that it is beneficial that the nomination to fill this office, during the transition period, is also done through the Judicial Service Commission.
In regard to the nomination of the Attorney General, I have invited the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister for further consultations. Furthermore I have also decided that the positions of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Controller of Budget should be advertised through the Public Service Commission.
This will enable us to move forward the implementation process of the Constitution.
I appeal to all Kenyans to remain united as we forge ahead with implementation of the Constitution.
Thank you and God Bless our Nation
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