Why CJ Martha Koome, Isaac Lenaola did not hear, rule on gays case

Chief Justice Martha Koome (L) and Justice Isaac Lenaola were the two Supreme Court judges who did not adjudicate on the contentious gay rights' case. [File, Standard]

Five out of seven Supreme Court judges on February 24, 2023 made their determination on gay rights in Kenya.

Three of the judges - Philomena Mwilu (Deputy Chief Justice), Smokin Wanjala and Njoki Ndung'u - ruled that the NGO Board's decision to bar gays from forming groups was unfair, stating that despite homosexuality being illegal in Kenya, they still have a right of association.