Makau Mutua a distinguished scholar's , application for the position of CJ has been rejected.

Makau Mutua's application for the position of CJ has been rejected by the Judicial Service Commission, which shortlisted six candidates on Tuesday.

The selected candidates are:

1. Justice Smokin Wanjala
2. Justice Alnashir Visram
3. Lady Justice Roselyne Nambuye
4. Justice David Maraga
5. Justice Mbogholi Msagha
6. Philip Nzamba Kitonga.

While Mutua is a distinguished scholar, who submitted a 71-page CV to support his CJ bid, concern has been expressed over his controversial weekly opinion columns in the Nation and Standard.