While the International Criminal Court ruling earlier this week had been anticipated for several months in advance, there was no advance warning for Robinson Njeru Githae that he would take up the mantle at the Finance ministry. The acting Finance minister takes over arguably the most challenging ministry to head this year, with pressure to execute the financial aspect of devolution as well as organizing finances for the historic elections expected to present key challenges. With parliament not playing ball with regard to passing the financial bill as former finance minister Uhuru Kenyatta had expected, Githae already finds his in-tray full even before settling at treasury.