The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has postponed interviews for the recruitment of 20 new High Court judges.
The rescheduling is meant to allow more time for responses to complaints against some of the shortlisted candidates.
Moreover, JSC through a statement released on Monday, September 19, noted that the postponement of the exercise initially slated for Tuesday will provide more time for stakeholder engagement.
“Having reviewed complaints lodged and responses by candidates, the JSC resolved that affected candidates be accorded a fair hearing and given an opportunity to provide better particulars and clarification as required by the Commission,” the statement read.
The statement further stated that the exercise will begin on October 3 and run until November 10.
In addition, JSC advertised the vacancies on March 24, 2022, after which a total of 104 candidates were shortlisted.
The shortlisted candidates include the Deputy Supreme court registrar Daniel Kanyinke Ole Keiwua and the Chief Magistrate of Makadara Law Courts Emily Ominde.
Moreover, among the shortlisted candidates was Professor Nixon Wanyama Sifuna, a legal practitioner and expert on environmental law who also interviewed for the position of Court of Appeal Judge in 2019.
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Furthermore, other notable persons shortlisted by JSC include Derrick Kuto who is the President of the Kenya Judges and Magistrates Association.
Likewise, Kuto is also the Kibera Senior Principal Magistrate.
Furthermore, Nyeri Law Courts Chief Magistrate Wendy Kagendo and Lawrence Mugambi, an Anti–Corruption Court Chief Magistrate were also shortlisted.
