Ruto’s Lawyer Among 15 Nominees for Court of Appeal Judge Positions
The Judiciary is in the process of forwarding the names of successful nominees to President William Ruto for formal appointment...
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has nominated 15 individuals for the position of Judge of the Court of Appeal, significantly boosting the court's capacity. Among the prominent nominees is Joseph Katwa Kigen, a senior counsel who has represented President William Ruto.
- The nominations will increase the number of Court of Appeal judges from 27 to 42.
- Other notable nominees include High Court judge Chacha Mwita and Lady Justice Hedwig Imbosa Ong’udi.
- The JSC stated the recruitment process, transmitted live for transparency, adhered to the Judicial Service Act, 2011, and constitutional principles including merit, integrity, and gender parity.
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