Katwa Kigen, a former lawyer for President William Ruto, is among six applicants vying for a vacant position on the Supreme Court. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has received six applications for this position, with a stakeholder engagement forum scheduled for March 23, 2026. This comes as African editors have pledged to significantly enhance the safety and protection of journalists operating in challenging political and security environments across the continent, highlighting ongoing concerns about press freedom and journalist security in Kenya.

Katwa Kigen, a former lawyer for President William Ruto, is among six applicants vying for a vacant position on the Supreme Court.
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has received six applications for the vacant Judge of the Supreme Court position, with a stakeholder engagement forum scheduled for March 23, 2026.
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African editors have pledged to significantly enhance the safety and protection of journalists operating in challenging political and security environments across the continent.
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