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President William Ruto has appointed 20 new judges of the High Court.
In a Gazette notice dated, Thursday, May 9, Ruto confirmed the appointment of the 20 following successful interviews that were conducted by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
Among those appointed include 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.
Wendy Kagendo Micheni, Emily Onyando Ominde, Helene Rafaela Namisi, Alexander Muasya Muteti, Julius Mukut Nangea, Benjamin Kimani Njoroge, Caroline Jepyegen Kendagor, Stephen Nzisi Mbungi, Linus Poghon Kassan and Noel Onditi Adagi Inziani were also appointed.
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 Defence Forces, appoint the following to be Judges of the High Court of Kenya,” read the Gazette in part.