Supreme Court nominee Katwa Kigen told Kenya’s Judicial Service Commission he would act fairly despite prior legal work for President William Ruto, citing recusal and judicial safeguards in election disputes.
By Chrispho OwuorThe Judicial Service Commission began recruitment and selection interviews for a Supreme Court judge on April 28, 2026, following the death of Justice Mohamed Ibrahim in Nairobi. The process will shortlist candidates for presidential nomination and National Assembly vetting.
By David AbonyoThe candidates who made the shortlist are Anne Waceke Kiratu Makori, Justice Joseph Kipchumba Kigen Katwa, Justice Joseph Kiplagat Sergon, Justice Francis Kipruto Tuiyott and Justice Abdulahi Mohammed Warsame. Those who had initially applied also included Lilian Wanjiku Wachira, who did not make it to the final list.
By Chrispho Owuor