The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has nominated 15 candidates for appointment as Judges of the Court of Appeal after a rigorous interview process concluded on Wednesday, January 21.

• Notable nominees include Issack Hassan, Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), and Katwa Kigen, a senior advocate who has represented President William Ruto.
• The nominations, following public interviews and comprehensive vetting, will now be forwarded to the President for appointment.
• The expansion from 27 to 42 judges aims to enhance the court's capacity, reduce case backlog, and improve access to justice.