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Fate of sacked judges sealed as Supreme Court dismisses appeal

NAIROBI, KENYA: Judges who had moved to court to challenge their sacking by the vetting panel have been dealt a blow after the Supreme Court ruled that the High Court had no jurisdiction to review their dismissal.

This decision effectively seals the fate of over 10 judges who were found unsuitable to serve in the Judiciary by the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board, but who moved to court in a bid to save their jobs.

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