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April 27, 2026
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Strengthening the Judiciary- President Ruto Appoints 37 New Judges To Clear Case Backlog

Strengthening the Judiciary- President Ruto Appoints 37 New Judges To Clear Case Backlog

In a decisive move to streamline Kenya’s legal system, President William Ruto has officially appointed 37 new judges to the High Court and the Environment and Land Court (ELC). The appointments, aimed at tackling a massive backlog of cases, were formalized through a gazette not..

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Kenya's Judiciary is set to strengthen with the appointment of 37 new judges by President William Ruto. These appointments aim to significantly reduce the substantial backlog of cases plaguing the legal system.

  • 37 new judges have been appointed to the High Court and the Environment and Land Court (ELC).
  • The appointments were formalized via a gazette notice on April 24, 2026, following a year-long recruitment process.
  • This move follows the earlier appointment of 15 Court of Appeal judges in January 2026, creating vacancies that this new batch aims to fill.

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