A London judge ruled in December that allowing the heart attack victim to die was in his best interests after hearing from his wife that he would not want to be a burden.
Mr Maraga replaced Dr Willy Mutunga who retired in June 2016.
He was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta on October 19, 2016 as Chief Justice.
Previously, he served as the presiding judge of the Court of Appeal in Kisumu and was also the chairperson of the Judiciary Committee on Elections.
He had also served as the presiding judge of the Family Division of the High Court in Nairobi and resident judge of the High Court in Nakuru.
Support for judges
Speaking during the official retirement ceremony at the Supreme Court in Nairobi on Monday, Mr Maraga called on Kenyans to continue giving unwavering support to judges and magistrates so that justice can continue flourishing in the country.
Mwilu pledges reforms as she assumes acting Chief Justice role
Tuesday January 12 2021
By Martin Kinyanjui
Summary
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu Monday formally took over as the acting head of the Judiciary, promising to uphold the reforms initiated by retired Chief Justice David Maraga.
In her inaugural speech, Justice Mwilu promised to forge ahead with reforms towards safeguarding independence of the Judiciary.
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu Monday formally took over as the acting head of the Judiciary, promising to uphold the reforms initiated by retired Chief Justice David Maraga.
In her inaugural speech, Justice Mwilu promised to forge ahead with reforms towards safeguarding independence of the Judiciary.
Mwilu takes helm of Judiciary as Chief Justice Maraga retires
Monday January 11 2021
Mr Maraga replaced Dr Willy Mutunga who retired in June 2016.
He was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta on October 19, 2016, as Chief Justice.
Previously, he served as the presiding judge of the Court of Appeal in Kisumu and was also the chairperson of the Judiciary Committee on Elections.
He had also served as the presiding judge of the Family Division of the High Court in Nairobi and resident judge of the High Court in Nakuru.
Support for judges
Speaking during the official retirement ceremony at the Supreme Court in Nairobi on Monday, Mr Maraga called on Kenyans to continue giving unwavering support to judges and magistrates so that justice can continue flourishing in the country.