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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 14, 2025
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Win for Martha Koome as court upholds appointed bench in petition challenging JSC proceedings
The bench, comprising Justices Charles Kariuki, Lawrence Mugambi and Bahati Mwamuye, found that allegations questioning their independence and the process of their selection were unfounded and lacked.....
✨ Key Highlights
The High Court has delivered a significant victory to Chief Justice Martha Koome, ruling that there were no valid grounds to challenge the three-judge bench appointed to hear a petition concerning proceedings before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
- A three-judge bench, comprising Justices Charles Kariuki, Lawrence Mugambi, and Bahati Mwamuye, dismissed allegations of compromised independence and improper selection.
- The court relied on the Court of Appeal's Gachagua decision to affirm the lawful process of bench appointment.
- The ruling paves the way for the substantive hearing on challenges against the JSC proceedings, affirming the legitimacy of the appointed bench.
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