President Ruto Presides Over Swearing-In Of 20 High Court Judges

By Moses Muli

Published: May 14,2024 11:19 AM

President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the swearing-in of 20 High Court judges at State House, Nairobi.

The 20 were recommended by the Judicial Service Commission for appointment as judges of the High Court.

They include Moses Ado Otieno, Alice Chepngetich Bett Soi, Benjamin Mwikya Musyoki, John Lolwatan Tamar, Francis Weche Andayi,  Andrew Bahati Mwamuye, Julius Kipkosgei Ng’arng’ar, Wendy Kagendo Micheni and Emily Onyando Ominde.

Others are Helene Rafaela Namisi, Alexander Muasya Muteti, Julius Mukut Nangea, Benjamin Kimani Njoroge, Caroline Jepyegen Kendagor, Stephen Nzisi Mbungi, Linus Poghon Kassan, Noel Onditi Adagi Inziani, Tabitha Ouya Wanyama, Rhoda Cherotich Rutto and Joe Omido Mkutu.

The judges took the oath of office administered by Chief Judiciary Registrar Winfridah Mokaya.

Chief Justice Martha Koome, her deputy Philomena Mwilu and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei were also present.

Speaking after the swearing-in, President Ruto urged collaboration across the government arms towards harmonious service delivery while maintaining each of the arms’ autonomy.

“We shall not hesitate to make our contribution to the enhancement of the Judiciary’s capacity to deliver justice in every part of Kenya, especially through infrastructure support and other Judiciary development requirements,” he said.