Editor's Review

  • President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed 34 judges that had been recommended for appointment by the Judicial Service Commission.

President Uhuru Kenyatta appoints 34 judges and rejects six among those left out are Judge George Odunga, Weldon Korir and Aggrey Muchelule.

Seven of the judges were appointed to the Court of Appeal and others to serve in labour relations and land courts.

The President approved Judges Msagha Mbogholi, Hellen Omondi, Mumbi Ngugi, Francis Tuiyott, Pauline Nyamweya, Jessie Lesiit, and Imaana Laibuta for the Court of Appeal. 

The Employment and Labour Relations Court judges are Baari Christine Noontatua, Gakeri Jacob Kariuki, Keli Jemima Wanza, Mwaure Ann Ngibuini, Matanga Bernard Odongo Manani, Rutto Stella Chemtai, Kebira Ocharo, Kitiku Agnes Mueni-Nzei, and Nderitu David Njagi.

Judges appointed to the Environment and Land Court include Mboya Oguttu Joseph, Naikuni Lucas Leperes, Mwanyale Michael Ngolo, Addraya Edda Dena, Kimani Lilian Gathoni, Kamau Joseph Mugo, Wabwoto Karoph Edward, Koross Anne Yatich Kipingor, Gicheru Maxwell Nduiga, Mogeni Ann Jacqueline Akhalemesi, Ongarora Fred Nyagaka, Christopher Kyania Nzili, Mugo David Mwangi, Omollo Lynette Achieng’, Washe Emmanuel Mutwana, Nyukuri Annet, Murigi Theresa Wairimu, and Asati Esther.