It seems Professor Makau Mutua will succeed former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, according to unconfirmed leaked results from the JSC.
Following the recently concluded interviews by the JSC, the Law Professor is leading with 94 %, followed by Prof Jackton Ojwang.
Smokin Wanjala, who was believed to be the most suitable candidate for the position is fifth with 79 % while the controversial lecturer, Lucy Wanja is ranked 8th .
Below is how each candidate scored.
1) Makau Mutua 94%
2) Jackton Ojwang 80%
3) Nzamba Kitonga 80%
4) Roselyne Nambuye 80%
5)Smokin Wanjala 79%
6) Alnashir Visram 78%
7) David maraga 77%
8) Lucy Wanja 76%
9) Waihiga Mwaure 75%
10) Isaac Rutenberg 75%
11) Mbogholi Msagha 72%
It is believed that Professor Makau Mutua is pro CORD,which might work against him if JSC decided to forward more than one name to President Kenyatta.