As the President and head of the Supreme Court of Kenya, the Chief Justice sits on the bench of the court and gives directions on which Associate Justices are to preside over cases. As the Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission, he/she has a lead role in setting policies for the administration of justice and the running of the judicial arm. The Chief Justice also takes part in the selection and recruitment of Judges and Magistrates who are appointed by the Judicial Service Commission.
