‘Words like hot air will not find their way in my judgments’: Akech to Koome

Professor Migai Akech told the JSC he will ensure judgments are grounded in law and evidence, steering clear of rhetoric or “hot air,” echoing the 2022 Supreme Court ruling by Chief Justice Martha Koome...

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Professor Migai Akech launched his bid for a Court of Appeal seat, declaring he would keep "words like hot air" out of his judgments, a direct reference to Chief Justice Martha Koome's 2022 presidential election portal ruling.

Akech emphasized his commitment to evidential-based adjudication before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), which is interviewing 35 shortlisted candidates for 15 judicial positions.
The JSC began interviews to fill 15 vacancies on the Court of Appeal, which currently operates with 27 judges despite a statutory capacity of 70.
Akech, an academic with 27 years of experience, detailed his extensive preparation, including reviewing 60 Court of Appeal judgments.

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