Muturi Says He is Excited to Work in a Different Arm of the Govt’

Former National Assembly speaker Justin Muturi has said his appointment as the Attorney General is an opportunity for him to work in a different arm of government.

Moreover,  Muturi who was nominated for the new role by President William Ruto termed the opportunity as a dream come true.

Muturi expressed his excitement while speaking during President Ruto’s maiden address to the joint seating of the bicameral house at the National Assembly on Thursday,  September 29.

“I am excited, for me its a dream come true, having started from the judiciary gone into Parliament as an MP and then as Speaker, I feel it is quite an opportunity for me to give service in different arm of government,” he stated.

Nonetheless,  Justin Muturi is set to become the country’s eighth Attorney General, after his appointment.

Meanwhile, his appointment is pending approval of the National Assembly after which he will replace Paul Kihara Kariuki.

Kihara was sworn in April 2018 as the 7th AG by former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

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Furthermore, Muturi’s rise comes after going against the wishes of his longtime friend Uhuru Kenyatta not to support Ruto’s presidential ambition.