×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

JSC opposes petition challenging hiring of top judges

JSC Secretary Anne Amadi

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has denied deviating from the right procedure in the ongoing recruitment of Supreme Court judges.

JSC now wants a petition seeking a repeat of the recruitment process for the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice and Supreme Court judge positions dismissed. The petition was filed by Katiba Institute Director Yash Pal Ghai and United Nations Special Rapporteur Samwel Mohochi last week.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902