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January 28, 2026
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LIVE: President Ruto presides over swearing-in of new appellate judges

LIVE: President Ruto presides over swearing-in of new appellate judges

President William Ruto swears in 15 new judges to Kenya’s Court of Appeal, including nine promoted from the High Court, to strengthen access to justice...

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President William Ruto oversaw the swearing-in of fifteen new appellate judges at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, January 28. This expansion aims to alleviate the severe shortage of judges in the Court of Appeal, which previously operated with significantly fewer judges than its statutory capacity.

  • The appointments address an "acute shortage," with the court having 27 judges against a statutory capacity of 70.
  • Notable appointees include Ahmed Issack Hassan (IPOA Chairman), Senior Counsel Katwa Kigen, and High Court judges Enock Chacha Mwita, Hedwig Ong’udi, and Mathews Nduma Nderi.
  • The Judicial Service Commission (JSC), chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, emphasized merit, integrity, and inclusivity in the selection process, which involved 35 shortlisted candidates.

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