NAIROBI, Kenya
The new high court judges recently nominated by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) have been appointed.
The appointment of the 20
judges is contained in a Gazette notice dated May 9.
“In exercise of the powers
conferred by Article 166 (1) (b) of the Constitution of Kenya, I, William
Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the
Defence Forces, appoint… to be Judges of the High Court of Kenya,” the notice
reads.
They are Moses Ado Otieno,
Alice Chepngetich Bett Soi, Benjamin Mwikya Musyoka, John Lolwatan Tamar,
Francis Weche Andayi, Andrew Bahati Mwamuye, Julius Kipkosgei Ng'arng'ar, Wendy
Kagendo Micheni, Emily Onyando Ominde, Helene Rafaela Namisi, Alexander Muasya
Mutetiand and Julius Mukut Nangea.
Others are Benjamin Kimani
Njoroge, Caroline Jepyegen Kendagor, Stephen Nzisi Mbungi, Linus Poghon Kassan,
Noel Onditi Adagi Inziani, Tabitha Ouya Wanyama, Rhoda Cherotich Ruto and Joe
Omido Mkutu.
JSC forwarded the names of the
judges to the president a week ago following the conclusion of the vetting
process.
Commission chairperson who
doubles up as Chief Justice Martha Koome said the nomination followed lengthy
deliberations and consideration of the constitutional imperatives of merit,
gender, regional/ethnic balance and affirmative action.
"The Commission
congratulates the nominees and wishes to thank all the candidates, stakeholders
and Kenyans for their participation in the recruitment and selection
exercise," she said.
JSC advertised 20 vacancies in
the Office of Judge of the High Court on October 13, 2023.
The Commission received a
total of 305 applications and shortlisted 100 candidates upon the closure of
the application window.
The Commission conducted the
selection interviews between April 3, 2024 and May 3, 2024.
A total of 95 candidates were
interviewed, 4 candidates withdrew their applications, and 1 candidate was
appointed the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary.
Under Article 172 (1) (a) of
the Constitution, the Judicial Service Commission is mandated to recommend to
the President suitable persons for appointment as Judges.
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