The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has released the list of 15 nominees for the position of Judge of the Court of Appeal.
In a statement, JSC said it nominated 15 judges after concluding a rigorous and highly competitive interview process on Wednesday, January 21.
“The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has concluded the recruitment and selection process for appointment of Judges of the Court of Appeal and is in the process of transmitting the names of the nominees to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya for appointment, in accordance with Article 166 (1) (b) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010,” read part of the statement.
JSC said the recruitment process was rigorous and transparent and included public advertisement of vacancies, public participation before shortlisting.
“The recruitment process was rigorous, transparent, competitive, and transmitted live. It also comprised public advertisement of vacancies, public participation before shortlisting, public interviews, and comprehensive vetting undertaken in line with the Constitution, the Judicial Service Act, and applicable regulations,” JSC added.
Among the nominees is Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan and Joseph Katwa Kigen, who previously represented President William Ruto.
Others are: Lady Justice Hedwig Imbosa Ong’udi, Justice Mathews Nduma Nderi, Lady Justice Linnet Mumo Ndolo, Justice Enock Chacha Mwita, Lady Justice Lucy Mwihaki Njuguna, and Justice Samson Odhiambo Okongo.
Lady Justice Rachel Chepkoech Ngetich, Justice Stephen Andersen Radido Okiyo, Brown Murungi Kairaria, Paul Lilan, Justice Munyao Sila, Johnson Okoth Okello, and Justice Byram Ongaya were also nominated to be judges of the Appellate Court.
The names of the 15 successful nominees will now be forwarded to President Ruto for appointment in accordance with Article 166(1)(b) of the Constitution.
