Katwa Kigen, a former lawyer for President William Ruto, is among six applicants vying for a vacant position on the Supreme Court.

• One applicant, Katwa Kigen, is a recent appointee as a Court of Appeal Judge.
• He is competing against Court of Appeal Judges Francis Tuiyott and Mohamed Ibrahim, and High Court Judge Joseph Sergon.
• The position became available following the passing of Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim.