Attorney General Advises Ruto Against Changing Constitution Every Time, Disagrees With This Plan
Attorney general Justin Muturi has disclosed that he held talks with president William Ruto after learning what the head of state is planning as far as the judiciary is concerned. Speaking in an interview with The Nation, Muturi revealed that he held talks with president William Ruto after learning that there are plans to change the constitution to cap the number of court of appeal Judges at 50, which is an increase in the current number.
Court Of Appeal Issues An Order To CJ Koome Over The Supreme Court
Court of Appeal has today made a huge ruling that will dictate the composition of the Supreme Court ahead of the 2027 general election just days after the Orange Democratic Movement, ODM party leader Raila Amolo Odinga and Wiper party boss Kalonzo Musyoka claimed there are plots to rig the 2027 Presidential Election.
CJ Koome Opens Up In Front of Ruto on One Thing Judiciary Members Have Never Done Whenever They Meet
Chief Justice Martha Koome, President William Ruto and other Judicial Service Commission (JSC) members are currently attending the official launch of the NCAJ Inaugural Annual Report at Safari Park, Nairobi county. Speaking during the event, the Chief Justice opened up on how the institution she leads operates the ensure Kenyans are served diligently and effectively.
Meet Senior Counsel Patricia Nyaundi Who Was Appointed by President Ruto as High Court Judge
Photo Courtesy; High Court Judge Patricia Maende Nyaundi. Judicial Service Commission, JSC presented to President William Ruto a list of 20 judges that it had recommended to the president to nominate to the High Court. Ruto nominated all of them and they were sworn into office.
"We Should Give it to Ruto" Constitutional Lawyer States Ruto's Recent Moves That Should be Lauded
Constitutional Lawyer Gibson Gisore has said that President William Ruto's move to appoint and preside the swearing in of judges shortly after their appointment is a new culture that should be lauded. Ruto made such a move on the day of his inauguration on September 13th after nominating six judges whose nomination were rejected by his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, and he presided their swearing in the following day.
Updates: Martha Koome's Judicial Service Commission Declares Position of Chief Kadhi Vacant
JSC Chairperson CJ Martha Koome. Photo/Courtesy File The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has declared the post of Chief Kadhi vacant, following the retirement of Sheikh Ahmed Muhdhar last November. Sheikh Muhdhar served as chief khadi for 11 years, being the first under the new constitution of 2010.
AG Muturi's Advice To President Ruto Which Might See Increase Of Judges In Court Of Appeal
Cases in the Court of Appeal might soon take the shortest time possible supposedly new proposal by the Attorney General goes through. This court had only 29 judges currently and has so far seen Kenyans complaining how long and tedious appealing a case in the country is According to Nation, Attorney General Justin Muturi has advised President William Ruto to increase this number of judges from 29 to 70.
AG Justin Muturi Disagrees With Ruto Over Constitutional Changes as He Advices Ruto On This Issue.
Attorney General Justin Muturi reveals that he disagrees with his boss president William Ruto over continues constitutional changes as he said he advised the president on the issue of appointing affiliate court judges that he had to increase the number from 50 members to 70 members. This comes after the Judicial Service Commission had proposed that th president appoints 50 judges in the appellate court.
"No School Should Charge Fees On JSC" SC Machogu Says; Alleges Billions Gov't Will Allocate For Them
The cabinet secretary for Education Hon Ezekiel Machogu has today assured Kenyans that not school is going to charge for junior Secondary Schools except schools that have boarding wings. Speaking while releasing results for the pupils who did there KCPE exam,CS Machogu echoed that President Ruto has directed the Treasury to set aside KSH 15,000 per learner as capitation to facilitate free learning in all public schools.
CJ Koome New Orders On Composition Of Supreme Court
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) headed by Chief Justice Martha Koome has been instructed by the Court of Appeal to make sure that the two-thirds gender norm is followed by all courts. In 2016, attorney Adrian Njenga first brought the lawsuit before the High Court, contesting the legitimacy of the Supreme Court's makeup.
Meet a Counter Terrorism Court Judge Who Has Now Been Promoted by President Ruto to High Court
Photo Courtesy; Florence Macharia, a High Court Judge in Kenya recently sworn in to office. Florence Macharia was the counter terrorism court judge at the Shanzu Law Courts before she was promoted by President William Ruto alongside others to the High Court. Judicial Service Commission, JSC had recommended a list of 20 nominees to President William Ruto and he nominated all of them to be judges at the High Court of Kenya.
Attorney General Justin Muturi Has Disagreed With President Ruto On This
Attorney General Justin Muturi says that he disagrees with President William Ruto on ongoing constitutional reforms, claiming that he told the president that the number of affiliate court justices needed to be increased from 50 to 70. After the Judicial Service Commission that the president appoint 50 judges to the appellate court, this has happened.
Attorney-General Hon. Muturi Advises Ruto Against Changing Constitution Every Time
Attorney-General Hon. Justin Muturi today made a sudden u-turn, advised President William Samoei Ruto against changing the Kenya's 2010 Constitution every time. The soft spoken Attorney-General who was appointed by President William Ruto said that changing Constitution each and every time to accommodate some issues is not sitting well.
Names Of The 20 High Court Judges Appointed By President William Ruto
Names Of The 20 High Court Judges Appointed By President William Ruto. President William Samoei Ruto has appointed 20 High Court judges. The Judicial Service Commission had forwarded 20 names to Ruto for appointment as High Court judges after it advertised for the position of High Court Judge on March 14 this year.
President Ruto To Preside Over An Important Event Tomorrow As Raila Holds His Kamukunji Rally
President William Ruto has today appointed 20 judges of the high court after the JSC forwarded 20 names to him for approval.He then approved ( appointed) them and gazetted their appointment today. JSC insists the judges were picked on merit,gender,regional balance and affirmative action.Having been appointed by president William Ruto,the 20 judges are supposed to be sworn into office.
AG Muturi reveals his advice to President Ruto against amending the constitution over this.
After learning of the president's plans for the judiciary, attorney general Justin Muturi revealed that he had conversations with William Ruto. In an interview with The Nation, Muturi disclosed that after learning that there are intentions to modify the constitution to cap the number of court of appeal Judges at 50—an increase from the present number—he met with president William Ruto.
CJ Koome Reveals What Happens In Most of the Judiciary Meetings
The Chief Justice Martha Koome has made it clear that most of the judges rulings are based on majority public interests. The Chief Justice is clear that the Judiciary will forever focus the rule of law and not wishes of men because that's how the country can progress.
CJ Koome Speaks on The One Thing Judiciary Members Have Never Done Whenever They Meet
At the moment, Chief Justice Martha Koome, President William Ruto, and other Judicial Service Commission (JSC) members are in attendance at the Safari Park, Nairobi County, official launch of the NCAJ Inaugural Annual Report. The Chief Justice spoke at the occasion and provided an inside look at how the organization she oversees makes sure Kenyans are served diligently and effectively.
Just In: President Ruto Appoints These 20 Judges To JSC
The President, Dr William Ruto appointed 20 more judges of the High Court on Tuesday. The names of the 20 Judges were forwarded to him by the Judicial Service Commission. Then he approved them on Tuesday. "In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 166 (1) (b) of the Constitution of Kenya, I. William Samoei Ruto, President, and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, appoint (these judges)," the statement by the President read in part.
List Of 20 New High Court Judges President Ruto Appointed As Per Constitution
On Tuesday, December 6 President William Ruto named twenty new High Court justices. The President gave his approval to each name that the Judicial Service Commission forwarded to him in a special Kenya Gazette dated December 5, 2022. (JSC). The statement from the President read in part, In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 166 (1) (b) of the Constitution of Kenya, I. William Samoei Ruto, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, appoint (these judges).