By Lauryne Akoth
President Ruto has appointed 20 High Court judges recommended by the Judicial Service Commission last week.
In a Gazette notice dated, Thursday, May 9th, President Ruto confirmed the appointment of the 20 following successful interviews that were conducted by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
“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- Moses Ado Otieno, Alice Chepngetich Bett Soi, Benjamin Mwikya Musyoki, John Lolwatan Tamar, Francis Weche Andayi, Andrew Bahati Mwamuye, Julius Kipkosgei Ng’arng’ar, Wendy Kagendo Micheni, Emily Onyando Ominde, Helene Rafaela Namisi,” read the notice in part.
“Alexander Muasya Muteti, Julius Mukut Nangea, Benjamin Kimani Njoroge, Caroline Jepyegen Kendagor, Stephen Nzisi Mbungi, Linus Poghon Kassan, Noel Onditi Adagi Inziani, Tabitha Ouya Wanyama, Rhoda Cherotich Rutto, Joe Omido Mkutu, to be Judges of the High Court of Kenya.” Read the Gazette Notice.
The commission conducted interviews for the positions between 3rd April 2024 and 3rd May 2024. 95 candidates were interviewed after 4 withdrew their applications and one candidate, Winfridah Boyani Mokaya was appointed the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary.
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“After lengthy deliberations and consideration of the constitutional imperatives of merit, gender, regional/ethnic balance, and affirmative action, the Commission has recommended the under-listed persons for appointment to the Office of Judge of the High Court of Kenya and submitted their names to His Excellency the President for appointment pursuant to Article 166 (1) (b) of the Constitution,” read the statement by the CJ.
