Ruto Appoints 20 New High Court Judges
Ruto Appoints 20 New High Court Judges
Ruto Appoints 20 New High Court Judges
Ruto announced the appointment of the 20 in a Gazette notice dated Thursday, May 9, after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) conducted successful interviews.
A few names that have been appointed are Julius Kipkosgei Ng’arng’ar, Andrew Bahati Mwamuye, John Lolwatan Tamar, Benjamin Mwikya Musyoki, Alice Chepngetich Bett Soi, and Moses Ado Otieno.
In addition, there were appointments for Wendy Kagendo Micheni, Emily Onyando Ominde, Helene Rafaela Namisi, Julius Mukut Nangea, Alexander Muasya Muteti, Benjamin Kimani Njoroge, Caroline Jepyegen Kendagor, Stephen Nzisi Mbungi, Linus Poghon Kassan, and Noel Onditi Adagi Inziani.
Additionally, Joe Omido Mkutu, Rhoda Cherotich Rutto, and Tabitha Ouya Wanyama were appointed by the Head of State.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 166 (1) (b) of the Constitution of Kenya, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint the following to be Judges of the High Court of Kenya,” read the Gazette in part.
Ruto appointed the individuals in accordance with the JSC’s recommendations, which are led by Chief Justice Martha Koome.
For the April interviews, a shortlist of 95 candidates was created.
“The selection interviews were held by the Commission from April 3rd, 2024 to May 3rd, 2024. One candidate was named Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, four candidates withdrew their applications, and 95 candidates were interviewed in total.
The Commission has recommended the below-listed individuals for appointment to the Office of Judge of the High Court of Kenya and submitted their names to His Excellency the President for appointment in accordance with Article 166 (1) (b) of the Constitution after extensive deliberations and consideration of the constitutional imperatives of merit, gender, regional/ethnic balance, and affirmative action,” the statement reads by the CJ.
