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October 2, 2026
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High Court quashes JSC notices against seven Supreme Court judges

High Court quashes JSC notices against seven Supreme Court judges

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 2 – The High Court has quashed notices issued by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) requiring seven Supreme Court judges to respond to complaints seeking their removal,…..

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The High Court has quashed notices from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) that required seven Supreme Court judges to respond to removal complaints. The court found the JSC failed to conduct a required preliminary assessment before initiating the removal process.

  • Nairobi ruling declared the JSC's communications and directions unconstitutional, null and void.
  • The decision affects Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, and Justices Mohammed Ibrahim, Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndung’u, Isaac Lenaola, and William Ouko.
  • The court stipulated that the JSC must first appraise complaints to ensure they meet constitutional grounds for removal before proceeding.

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