Former Chief Justice David Maraga on Wednesday attended the swearing-in of six judges appointed by President William Ruto immediately after his inauguration on Tuesday.
The six sworn-in are justices Korir Kipyegon, Muchelule Otsyula, Odunga George, Joel Ngugi and two others, Makori Evans Kiago and Judith Omange who were nominated to the Environmental Court.
The six were recommended by Judicial Service Commission for an appointment but former President Uhuru Kenyatta refused to appoint them.
The matter was a subject of a push and pull between Maraga and President Uhuru with the former CJ at one time holding a press conference to castigate the president.
President Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua were present to witness their swearing-in.
In 2021, Uhuru only approved 34 out of the 40 recommended by JSC.
One other appointee died while waiting for the appointment.
Lawyer Harrison Okeche had been nominated as a judge of the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
He was involved in a road accident in Narok on October 4 and succumbed to injuries.
