The High Court has ordered the Kenyan government to pay Ksh102.5 million in compensation to 41 judges who were not appointed during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration. The court ruled that the judges' rights were violated when their appointments were withheld, despite recommendations from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and previous court orders.

• A total of 41 judges were initially denied appointment by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who cited integrity concerns.
• The High Court awarded Ksh102.5 million in compensation, ruling that their rights were violated.
• Former Chief Justice David Maraga publicly criticized the President for "cherry-picking" nominees.
• Of the 41 judges, 34 were eventually appointed within two weeks of Chief Justice Martha Koome taking office in May 2021.
• This follows a previous award of Ksh126 million to six judges who were also rejected for appointment.