JSC begins interviews for Court of Appeal judges

JSC begins interviews for Court of Appeal judges..

✨ Key Highlights

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has commenced interviews for vacancies in the Court of Appeal, with Professor Migai Akech being the first candidate interviewed. During his session, a key discussion point revolved around the procedure for removing Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) from office.

Professor Akech argued that the removal of Cabinet Secretaries is a political decision, requiring the President to have discretion, as their roles are not akin to ordinary employment relationships.
The JSC panel questioned the absence of a clear constitutional procedure for the President to follow in such removals.
Professor Akech also discussed public participation, describing it as a subjective concept and suggesting the development of clearer, contextual indicators for courts to strengthen it.

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