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June 22, 2026
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Kairu elected new president of the Court of Appeal

Kairu elected new president of the Court of Appeal

Justice Steven Gatembu Kairu has been elected President of the Court of Appeal after winning 26 of 41 votes in a judicial election overseen by the IEBC...

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Justice Steven Gatembu Kairu has been elected the new President of the Court of Appeal, a significant leadership role within Kenya's judiciary.

  • He secured 26 out of 41 votes in an election conducted by the appellate court judges.
  • The election involved all 41 judges of the Court of Appeal and was overseen by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
  • Justice Kairu, who has served as a Judge of the Court of Appeal since 2012, takes over from Justice Daniel Musinga.

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