JSC Recommends 20 Candidates To Ruto, For Appointment As High Court Judges

• In a statement on Friday, May 3, Chief Justice Martha Koome said 305 applications were received, from which 100 were shortlisted
• Koome said the Judicial Service Commission interviewed 95 candidates, of which 20 were successful
• The list was forwarded to President William Ruto, who will formally appoint them as High Court judges

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended 20 individuals for appointment as judges of the High Court.

How many people applied for High Court judge position

In a statement on Friday, May 3, JSC chairperson Justice Martha Koome disclosed that the commission had advertised 20 vacancies for the Office of Judge of the High Court on October 13, 2023.

Koome said 305 applications were received from which 100 were shortlisted for the position of the High Court judge.

"The Commission conducted selection interviews from April 3, 2024, to May 3, 2024. A total of 95 were interviewed, 4 withdrew their applications, and 1 was appointed as the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary," Koome said.

After deliberation among the commissioners, 20 names were forwarded to President William Ruto for appointment.

Koome said JSC put into consideration the gender and regional balance before arriving at the final list.

“After lengthy deliberations and consideration of the constitutional imperatives of merit, gender, regional/ethnic balance, and affirmative action, the Commission has recommended the following individuals for appointment to the Office of Judge of the High Court of Kenya,” said Koome.

Who are 20 candidates to be appointed judges?

1. Moses Ado Otieno
2. Alice Chepngetich Bett Soi
3. Benjamin Mwikya Musyoki
4. John Lolwatan Tamar
5. Francis Weche Andayi
6. Andrew Bahati Mwamuye
7. Julius Kipkosgei Ng’arng’ar
8. Wendy Kagendo Micheni
9. Emily Onyando Ominde
10. Helene Rafaela Namisi
11. Alexander Muasya Muteti
12. Julius Mukut Nangea
13. Benjamin Kimani Njoroge
14. Caroline Jepyegen Kendagor
15. Stephen Nzisi Mbungi
16. Linus Poghon Kassan
17. Noel Onditi Adagi Inziani
18. Tabitha Ouya Wanyama
19. Rhoda Cherotich Rutto
20. Joe Omido Mkutu

What Ruto and Koome agreed at State House, Nairobi

As reported earlier the president and the chief justice held a meeting at State House Nairobi, over claims of corruption in the Judiciary.

In a statement by State House spokesman Hussein Mohammed, the meeting agreed on six issues aimed at resolving the standoff.

Following the meeting, the Executive and Legislature agreed to support the Judiciary's request for an additional budget to aid in optimising the efficient delivery of services and the fight against corruption.

The two agreed on the recruitment of 36 more judges.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

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LIST: JSC recommends 20 High Court judges for appointment by President Ruto

JSC Recommends 20 Candidates to Ruto, for Appointment as High Court