I think he is the best candidate and he should get it. He is qualified he is a Supreme Court Judge already and he is a Luhya.
He has also played his cards very well, being close to the outgoing CJ and keeping his mouth shut. Well read, well spoken and as cool as a cucumber.
I once met a prominent lawyer who was really disgruntled when Smokin was appointed Ringeras deputy in Anti Corruption. His reason, Smokin loves his drink. That should not be a problem, he is assigned a driver at all times to take him home and Kibaki and Uhuru are doing just fine.
It seems Grand Mullah's endorsement of Cystal ball fell on deaf ears.
Others shortlisted are:
Justice Alnashir Visram
Justice Roselyne N. Nambuye
Justice David Maraga
Justice Mbogholi Msagha
Mr Philip Nzamba Kitonga