Justice Njoki Ndung’u elected unopposed to represent Supreme Court at JSC
The law requires the Supreme Court to submit a new representative to the Commission within 21 days whenever a vacancy arises.
The law requires the Supreme Court to submit a new representative to the Commission within 21 days whenever a vacancy arises.
The appointments, announced on Thursday, mark a significant boost to Kenya’s magistracy, which now stands at 660 officers serving in 143 courts nationwide.
The list also features several serving judicial officers, including Esther Boke, David Wanjohi Mburu, Harrison Omwima Barasa, Nathan Shiundu Lutta, Letizia Muthoni Wachira Rwiga, and Alex Kimanzi Ithuku, signal...
Among those shortlisted are prominent figures in Kenya’s legal fraternity, including lawyer Joseph Kipchumba Kigen Katwa, High Court Judge Enock Chacha Mwita, and former Independent Policing Oversight Authority...
In a statement issued on Monday by JSC Secretary Winfridah Mokaya, the commission acknowledged the claims, adding that a full investigation would take place before appropriate action is taken.
The JSC ruled that the petition did not meet the constitutional threshold for the removal of a judge under Article 168, which provides grounds such as incapacity and breach of the code of conduct
The President singled out anticipatory bail as a legal loophole that he claims is being exploited by those accused of stealing public funds.
Omar, who served as Deputy Chief Kadhi under Sheikh Abdul-Halim, will hold the position for three months or until it is filled substantively, whichever comes first.
JSC outlined the vacancies as part of a broader strategy to enhance court operations and improve access to justice nationwide.