The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has concluded the recruitment and selection process for appointment of Judges of the Court of Appeal.
Consequently, the Commission has released a list of nominees for the position. In a statement on Thursday, January 22 evening, JSC said it was in the process of transmitting the names of the nominees to President William Ruto for appointment.
“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 says in the statement.
In reaching its decision, the Commission says it was guided by constitutional principles, including merit, integrity, fairness, gender parity, inclusivity, and regional balance.
Candidates were evaluated on professional competence, written and oral communication skills, integrity, fairness, good judgement, legal and life experience, and a demonstrable commitment to public service, the rule of law and constitutionalism.
Here is the list of the nominees:
The nominees include; Hon. Lady Justice Hedwig Imbosa Ong’udi, Hon. Mr. Justice Mathews Nduma Nderi, Hon. Lady Justice Linnet Mumo Ndolo, Hon. Mr. Justice Enock Chacha Mwita, Hon. Lady Justice Lucy Mwihaki Njuguna, Hon. Mr. Justice Samson Odhiambo Okongo, and Hon. Lady Justice Rachel Chepkoech Ngetich.
Other nominees are; Mr. Joseph Kipchumba Kigen Katwa, Hon. Mr. Justice Stephen Andersen Radido Okiyo, Mr. Brown Murungi Kairaria, Mr. Ahmed Issack Hassan, Mr. Paul Lilan, Hon. Mr. Justice Munyao Sila, Mr. Johnson Okoth Okello, Hon. Mr. Justice Byram Ongaya.
