The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted 35 candidates for appointment as Judges of the Court of Appeal following a nationwide call for applications earlier this year.
According to a notice released on October 23, the JSC had advertised 15 vacant positions on June 9, 2025, and received 94 applications by the closing date of July 7, 2025.
After reviewing submissions for completeness and compliance, the JSC shortlisted the following candidates for interviews.
Among those shortlisted is lawyer Katwa Kigen, who previously represented President William Ruto at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
JSC Shortlists 35 Candidates
- Justice (Dr.) Kiplagat Sergon
- Mr. Justice Vuyinani Margona Angima
- Mr. Justice Oscar Amugo Angote
- Mr. Justice Hedwig Imbosa Ong’udi
- Lucy Wanja Julius
- Joseph Kipchumba Kigen Katwa
- Mr. Justice Elijah Obaga Ogoti
- Danial Kioko Ojwang’
- Mr. Justice Onesmus Makau Ndumbuthi
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- Mr. Justice Mathew Nduma Nderi
- Lady Justice Linnent Munyalo
- Mr. Justice Enock Chacha Mwita
- Mr. Justice Samson Odhiambo Ooko
- Mr. Justice Edward Muthoga Murithi
- Mr. Justice William Musya Musyoka
- Mr. Justice Francis Gikonyo Muhuhu
- Lady Justice Lucy Mwihaki Njirua
- Lady Justice Lucy Njuguna Mbua
- Brown Murungi Kariara
- Mr. Justice Robert Kipkoech Limo
- Mr. Justice Stephen Andreen Radido Okiyo
- Lady Justice Rachel Chepkemoi Ngetich
- Mr. Justice James Aaron Otieno Ogola
- Paul Lilan
- Joseph Arimbi Kaberia
- Migai Aketch
- Waweru Gundu Mathenge
- Johnson Otieno Ololla
- Mr. Justice Dalmas Omondi Ohungo
- Mr. Justice Munyao Sila
- Ahmed Issack Hassan
- Protus Saende Gathee
- Mr. Justice Bryan Ongaya
- Jacqueline Mbithe Mwangi Mundi
- Kimwelle Muneene Muneeni
Profile of Katwa Kigen
Katwa Kigen was admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in 1996, and he is a seasoned lawyer specializing in civil litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
His practice spans banking, insurance, medical negligence, land and commercial disputes, international trade, and constitutional matters.
Kigen gained prominence representing high-profile clients, including President William Ruto and journalist Joshua Sang, at the ICC, both of whom were acquitted.
He also defended Jacque Maribe and Henry Rotich in major national cases and acted pro bono in the Willie Kimani murder trial.
Academically, he holds LL.B. and LL.M. degrees from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
Profile of Ahmed Issack Hassan
Ahmed Issack Hassan is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a law degree from the University of Nairobi and postgraduate diplomas from the Kenya School of Law and Galilee Institute of Management.
He is a specialist in commercial and constitutional law. He is best known as the former Chairperson of Kenya’s IEBC (2011–2017) and IIEC (2009–2011).
Hassan has also served as a Commissioner in the CKRC and Kiruki Commission, and as an international elections consultant for the UN and AU in Somalia, South Sudan, and Afghanistan.
He is a recipient of national honors (EBS, CBS) and international awards for excellence in election management and governance.
Judiciary Invite Public to Comment
The Commission stated that the dates for interviews will be announced in due course.
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Members of the public have been invited to submit any information of interest regarding the shortlisted candidates.
Submissions should be made in writing to:
- The Secretary, Judicial Service Commission
- O. Box 40048-00100, Nairobi
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 020 2739180
- Commission Offices: CBK Pension Towers, 13th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi
The JSC stated that all information shared will remain confidential and that the Commission reserves the right to interview individuals who provide relevant information.
In the notice statement, Winfridah B. Mokaya, CBS, Secretary to the JSC, said that the Commission is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and merit-based selection from the widest possible pool of qualified candidates.
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