JSC recommends appointment of 25 new High Court judges
What you need to know:
- 193 applications were received out of which 76 candidates were shortlisted and interviewed for the positions
The Judicial Service Commission on Friday recommended the appointment of 25 new judges of the High Court.
In a statement signed by Chief Justice Dr Willy Mutunga who is also the chairman of the JSC, it was revealed that 193 applications were received out of which 76 candidates were shortlisted and interviewed for the positions.
The names will be sent to President Uhuru Kenyatta who appoints all judges in accordance with the recommendation of the JSC.
LIST OF RECOMMENDED APPOINTEES
1. Onguto Joseph Louis Omondi
2. Mutungi Charles Kariuki
3. Margaret Waringa Muigai
4. Riechi Stephen Nyangau
5. Sewe Olga Akech
6. Aburili Roselyne Ekirapa
7. Bwonwong'a Justus Momanyi
8. Winfrida Adhiambo Okwany
9. Enock Chacha Mwita
10. Otieno Patrick J. Okwaro
11. Robert Kipkoech Limo
12. Nagillah Crispin Beda
13. Anthony Kimani Ndungu
14. Mugure Thande
15. Margaret Njoki Mwangi
16. Githinji Stephen Murugu
17. Dorah O. Chepkwony
18. Ongeri Asenath Nyaboke
19. Kiarie Waweru Kiarie
20. Njuguna Lucy Mwihaki
21. Mrima Antony Charo
22. Janet Nzilani Mulwa
23. Mativo Mutinga John
24. Farah Amin Shaikh Mohamed
25. Nyakundi Reuben Nyambati
