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Judge Who Suspended Finance Act Transferred in Latest Reshuffle

The Judiciary on Tuesday, August 8, announced the transfer and deployment of high court judges.

Edwin HindabyEdwin Hinda
August 8, 2023
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Judiciary Reshuffles Judges.

Chief Justice Martha Koome. PHOTO/Judiciary.

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The Judiciary on Tuesday, August 8, announced the transfer and deployment of high court judges.

In a statement signed by Justice Eric Ogola, Principal Judge of the High Court, Lady Justice Mugure Thande as moved from Milimani Constitutional and Human Rights Division to Malindi High Court.

Justice Thande made headlines when she suspended the Finance Act, 2023, which is the backbone of President William Ruto’s development agenda. 

At the same time, Lady Justice Chacha Mwita who has been moved from the Commercial and Tax Division of the same court.

Judiciary Reshuffles Judges.
High Court Judge David Majanja. PHOTO/Judiciary.

Justice Peter Mulwa and Justice Aleem Visram have been moved to the Milimani Commercial and Tax Division.

Justices Mulwa and Visram have been moved from Kiambu High Court and Milimani Civil Division respectively.

Also, Lady Justice Hedwig Ong’udi has been transferred from the Milimani Constitutional and Human Rights Division to Nakuru High Court as the principal judge (PJ).

Similarly, Justice David Majanja will move from his current position at Milimani Civil Division to the Civil Division.

On the other hand, Justice Hillary Chemitei will move from Nakuru High Court to Milimani Family Division replacing Justice Maureen Odero whose new station is Nyeri High Court.

In addition, Lady Justice Patricia Gichohi has been moved to Nakuru High Court swapping places with Lady Justice Teresa Odera who will shift to Kisii High Court.


Also Read: CJ Martha Koome Names 3 Judges to Hear Finance Act Case


JSC Appoints Resident Magistrates 

The Judicial Service Commission announced the appointment of seventy (70) Resident Magistrates.

JSC advertised sixty (60) vacancies in the position of Resident Magistrate on 14th April 2023.
The Resident Magistrate Court is established under the Magistrates Courts Act Section 3 (1).
Their jurisdiction has since been enhanced to hear employment and labour relations matters as well as environment and land cases. The number of Small Claims Courts also continues to increase across the country.
“Considering these developments and buttressed by the attrition of Judicial Officers in the intervening period, JSC approved 10 extra appointments.

Also Read: A Section of Kenya Kwanza Officials Criticize Judiciary Over Finance Act Ruling

The Commission finalized the process of evaluating interviewed candidates on 4th August 2023. After careful consideration of their performance and based on the constitutional imperative of merit, gender and regional balance, JSC is pleased to announce the appointment of seventy (70) Resident Magistrates,” read the statement.
According to JSC the recruitment will aid in expediting hearing and determination of cases and reduction of backlog.

List of the new 70 Resident Magistrates

Here is a full list of the 70 newly appointed resident magistrates:

1 Ngetich Fransisca Chepkoech
2 Muchiri Wanjiru Linda
3 Ayieta Joy Atieno
4 Mkala Jacob Punga
5Mokaya Edith Bonareri
6Nambisia Tracey Kasandi
7Obiero Casmir Augustus
8 Chepchumba Carolyne Rono
9 Gachuki Nelson Njuguna
10 Ng’ang’a Nellieanne Wanmbui
11 Omurwa Arnold Nyandusi
12 Jumar Beryl Achieng
13 Baraka Xavier Francis
14 Mokua Geoffrey Manyara
15 Kristine Gathoni Mugo
16| Ogange Antoinette Zowade
17| Lemayan Robert Rotich
18 Lule Anne Kalekye
19 Odunga Clare Onianyira
20 Kiamah Gladys Wambui
21 Barbara Alice Akinyi
22 Tirop Sheila Chepchumba
23 Kinyua Pauline Karimi
24 Muthee Judy Linda Kananu
25 Mwachi Richard Chesoni
26 Opiyo Green Odera
27 Kiboss Zenah Cheruto
28 Githaiga Jackline Njeri
29 Timothy Kiprono Ng’etich
30 Moguche Violet

31 Mulama Flavian Mung’ahu
32 Ogolla Ruth Khanali
33Keter Chepkirui Winnie
34 Okello Harriet Atieno
35 Musili Steven Maluki
36 Kimneu Reginald Nguto
37| Muhanda Sylvia Ashitsa
38 Michuki Lynn Naomi Mbeti
39 Agwata Kwamboka Yvone
40 Ireri Caroline Karimi
41Rop Nancy Chepchumba
42 Chelangat Patricia Koech
43| Mutie Eunice Ndanu
44 Wanyonyi Nasimiyu Justine
45 Momanyi Verah Kemuma
46Nkurrunah Namunyak
47Magwi Wilkister Ghati
48 Deche Emmaculate Dzidza
49 Lipwop-Maina Chepkurui Sharon
50 Shivega Victor
51Kombe Larry Matawi
52 Mutuku Esther Mwikali
53Chepchirchir Christabel Maiyo
54 Gitari Lucy Wanja
55 Ogutu John Ochieng
56 Olonyi Maureen Nyakoa
57 Wachira Tracy Wanjiku
58 Grace Mutemi
59 Philomena Nafula Makokha
60 Zena Atetwe Rashid Jalenga
61 Omondi Cornel Ochieng
62 Mwangi Jacinta Wangeci
63 Njuguna Andrew Gathu

64 Tawai Jacklyne Khalimesi
65 Soy Chelangat Dorence
66 Jackinda Renna Aketch
67 Habrovinah Nyamweya
68| Nguli Dennis Kioko
69 Kithinji Everlister Kathure
70 Mercy Nkirote Kinyua

Judiciary Has Reshuffled Judges
Magistrates during a past judicial service appointment. PHOTO/Courtesy.

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Edwin Hinda

Edwin Hinda

Edwin Hinda is a versatile and creative journalist with a keen interest in politics, sports, education, international affairs, entertainment, and soft content. With a degree in Communication and Media Technology (Print Option) with IT from Maseno University, Edwin brings a well-rounded academic background to his work. He excels in conducting thorough interviews and in-depth research, ensuring that his stories are both informative and engaging.

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