[PHOTOS] Ruto presides over swearing-in of judges at State House

The President gazetted their appointments on May 9, 2024.

In Summary
  • The JSC forwarded the names of the 20 judges to the President after the conclusion of the vetting process.
President William Ruto presides over the swearing in of newly appointed High Court judges at State House, Nairobi on May 14, 2024.
President William Ruto presides over the swearing in of newly appointed High Court judges at State House, Nairobi on May 14, 2024.
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President William Ruto on Tuesday morning presided over the swearing-in of at least 20 judges, at State House, Nairobi.

The swearing-in follows the gazettement of their appointment by President Ruto, on May 9, 2024.

The JSC had forwarded the names of the 20 judges to the President after the conclusion of the vetting process.

President William Ruto presides over the swearing in of newly appointed High Court judges at State House, Nairobi on May 14, 2024.
President William Ruto presides over the swearing in of newly appointed High Court judges at State House, Nairobi on May 14, 2024.
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They are Moses Ado Otieno, Alice Chepngetich Bett Soi, Benjamin Mwikya Musyoka, John Lolwatan Tamar, Francis Weche Andayi, Andrew Bahati Mwamuye, Julius Kipkosgei Ng'arng'ar, Wendy Kagendo Micheni, Emily Onyando Ominde, Helene Rafaela Namisi, Alexander Muasya Mutetiand and Julius Mukut Nangea.

Others are Benjamin Kimani Njoroge, Caroline Jepyegen Kendagor, Stephen Nzisi Mbungi, Linus Poghon Kassan, Noel Onditi Adagi Inziani, Tabitha Ouya Wanyama, Rhoda Cherotich Ruto and Joe Omido Mkutu.

President William Ruto presides over the swearing in of newly appointed High Court judges at State House, Nairobi on May 14, 2024.
President William Ruto presides over the swearing in of newly appointed High Court judges at State House, Nairobi on May 14, 2024.
Image: PCS

Attorney General Justin Muturi, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki, State House Deputy Chief of Staff Josephat Nanok and Solicitor General Shadrack Mose attended.

Attorney General Justin Muturi, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki, State House Deputy Chief of Staff Josephat Nanok and Solicitor General Shadrack Mose attend the swearing in of newly appointed High Court judges at State House, Nairobi on May 14, 2024.
Attorney General Justin Muturi, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki, State House Deputy Chief of Staff Josephat Nanok and Solicitor General Shadrack Mose attend the swearing in of newly appointed High Court judges at State House, Nairobi on May 14, 2024.
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President William Ruto presides over the swearing in of newly appointed High Court judges at State House, Nairobi on May 14, 2024.
President William Ruto presides over the swearing in of newly appointed High Court judges at State House, Nairobi on May 14, 2024.
Image: PCS
Family and friends attend the swearing in of newly appointed High Court judges at State House, Nairobi on May 14, 2024.
Family and friends attend the swearing in of newly appointed High Court judges at State House, Nairobi on May 14, 2024.
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Family and friends attend the swearing in of newly appointed High Court judges at State House, Nairobi on May 14, 2024.
Family and friends attend the swearing in of newly appointed High Court judges at State House, Nairobi on May 14, 2024.
Image: PCS
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