The High Court has issued temporary orders halting the appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer of the Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman), Naisiae Paloshe Tobiko. This decision comes pending a court case challenging the transparency of the recruitment process.

• Conservatory orders were issued on June 25, preventing Tobiko from being sworn in or assuming office.
• The petition was filed by Otieno Ombok and the Sulwe Community-Based Organization.
• The court has mandated the Commission to provide documents related to the advertisement and application process by July 1 for a hearing on July 2.