The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) chaired by Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome has promoted 39 judicial officers.
In a statement on March 28, JSC said the promotions were approved after the Commission interviewed the 39 officers.
“In the discharge of this function, the Commission in meetings held on 14th and 26th March 2024 approved the promotion of Thirty-Nine (39) Judicial Officers following successful interviews,” JSC said.
“The promotions will enhance the pecuniary jurisdiction of the Magistrates and as a result facilitate clearance of case backlog and improve access to justice.”
JSC further explained that the career progression of the officers is also intended to emotivate the workforce.
Koome Promotes Senior Resident Magistrates to Principal Magistrates
Principal Magistrates promoted to the rank of Senior Principal Magistrate include Mwangi Agnes Wahito, Lesootia Albert Saitabau, Matsigulu Edgar Kagoni and Makau Agnes Ndunge.
Among the senior magistrates promoted to become principal magistrates include Mwangi Susan Njeri, Kadima Eugene Melville Saint, Shinyada Phillis Lusiah and Osoro Geoffrey Onsarigo.
Others are Wanyaga Oscar Muigai Ruguru, Kahara Racheal Njoki, Ogonda Atieno Ndege Agneta, Riany Electer Akoth, Mosse Daisy Jepkemboi Toigat, Omwange Jackson Obuya and Sagero George Rachami.
“The Commission congratulates the successful candidates and wishes them well as they serve Kenyans in the new capacity,” JSC said.
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Senior Principal Magistrates Promoted to the Rank of Chief Magistrate
JSC promoted Pamella Achieng Khamoni, Barbara Achieng Ojoo, Jacinta Atieno Orwa and Josphat Waititu Gichimu from senior principals to chief magistrates.
The Commission also approved the promotions of Eunice Kagure Nyutu, Desderias Ambira Orimba, Kibet Sambu and David Wanjohi Mburu.
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Other principals who have been promoted include Benard Ondego Ochieng, Esther Boke, Joseph Were Maloba, Carolyne Akinyi Ocharo, Thomas Atanga Obutu, Harrison Omwima Barasa and Victor Wakhumile Ndururu.
Daniel Musyoka Ngalu, Thomas Muraguri Mwangi, Benjamin Atiang Mitullah, Anthony Kinuthia Mwicigi, Mary Immaculate Gwaro are among the new chief magistrates.
JSC approved the promotions of Philip Wambua Mutua, Bernard Maina Ochoi, Charles Mutai Soi and Paul Chepkonga Biwot.
New Position Created
In addition, the Commission created the position of Registrar, Automation within the Registrars’ establishment in the Judiciary.
JSC appointed Elizabeth Tanui to occupy the position on 26th March 2024.
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