37 High Court judges officially sworn in by President William Ruto - May 2026

President William Ruto has officially sworn in 37 new High Court judges at a ceremony held at State House. At the same event, Ruto urged newly sworn-in judges to prioritize integrity and deliver justice promptly, even in the face of unpopular decisions. Separately, homicide detectives have taken over the investigation into the death of former Nairobi Hospital Board member Doctor Job Obwaka, with several individuals who were in contact with him prior to his passing questioned as part of the ongoing probe.