Ruto appoints 20 new High Court judges (LIST)
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President William Ruto has appointed 20 new judges of the High Court after a recommendation by Judicial Service Commission
President William Ruto has appointed 20 new judges of the High Court after a recommendation by Judicial Service Commission.
In a Gazette notice dated, Thursday, May 9, Ruto confirmed the appointment of the 20 following successful interviews that were conducted by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
Among those appointed include Moses Ado Otieno, Alice Chepngetich Bett Soi, Benjamin Mwikya Musyoki, John Lolwatan Tamar, Francis Weche Andayi, Andrew Bahati Mwamuye and Julius Kipkosgei Ng’arng’ar.
Wendy Kagendo Micheni, Emily Onyando Ominde, Helene Rafaela Namisi, Alexander Muasya Muteti, Julius Mukut Nangea, Benjamin Kimani Njoroge, Caroline Jepyegen Kendagor, Stephen Nzisi Mbungi, Linus Poghon Kassan and Noel Onditi Adagi Inziani were also appointed.
President Ruto also appointed Tabitha Ouya Wanyama, Rhoda Cherotich Rutto, and Joe Omido Mkutu.
“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.
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This comes after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) recommended to the president 20 individuals for appointment as Judges of the High Court, following a rigorous selection process.
The JSC, as mandated under Article 172 (1) (a) of the Constitution, is responsible for recommending individuals for such appointments.
In a statement on Friday, May 3, JSC Chairperson Justice Martha Koome disclosed that the Commission had advertised 20 vacancies for the Office of Judge of the High Court on October 13, 2023.
The response was substantial, with a total of 305 applications received. From these, 100 candidates were shortlisted.
The Commission conducted selection interviews from April 3, 2024, to May 3, 2024.
Of the shortlisted candidates, 95 were interviewed, 4 withdrew their applications, and 1 was appointed as the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary.
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