Ruto appoints 20 new High Court judges (LIST)

President William Ruto has appointed 20 new High Court judges.

In a Gazette note dated Thursday, May 9, Ruto confirmed the appointment of the next 20 successful interviews that were conducted by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

Among those named are 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.

Profile photos of newly appointed judges.

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Wendy Kagendo Micheni, Emily Onyando Ominde, Helene Rafaela Namisi, Alexander Muasya Muteti, Julius Mukut Nangea and Benjamin Kimani Njoroge also feature in the appointments.

Also named were Caroline Jepyegen Kendagor, Stephen Nzisi Mbungi, Linus Poghon Kassan and Noel Onditi Adagi Inziani.

The Head of State 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 Defense Forces, appoint the following to to be Judges of the High Court of Kenya,” the Gazette reads in part.

Ruto made the appointments following the recommendations of the JSC, headed by Chief Justice Martha Koome.

95 candidates had been shortlisted for interviews which were held in April.

“The Commission conducted the selection interviews between April 3, 2024 and May 3, 2024. A total of 95 candidates were interviewed, 4 candidates withdrew their applications and 1 candidate was appointed Chief Secretary of the Judiciary.

“After lengthy deliberations and consideration of the constitutional imperatives of merit, gender, regional/ethnic balance and affirmative action, the Commission recommended the appointment of the bottom-listed persons to the office of Judge of the High Court of Kenya and submitted its names to His Excellency the President for appointment in accordance with Article 166 (1) (b) of the Constitution,” reads the CJ statement.

After the appointment, the 20 will take the oath in the coming days.

Profile of some of the 20 judges who were appointed by President William Ruto.

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Profile photos of judges appointed by President William Ruto.

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