By PPS
President Mwai Kibaki has asked Court of Appeal and High Court judges to strictly adhere to the rule of law when discharging their duties.
Speaking after witnessing the swearing-in of two appellate and five puisne judges at State House Nairobi, today, President Kibaki expressed confidence that they will uphold the rule of law and serve Kenyans without fear or favour.
The new Court of Appeal judges are Justice Alnashir Ramazanali Magan Visram and Justice Joseph Gregory Nyamu.
High Court judges include Justice Aggrey Otsyula Muchelule, Lady Justice Florence Nyaguthi Muchemi, Lady Justice Maureen Akinyi Odero, Lady Justice Abida Ali-Aroni and Justice Said Chitembwe.
"I am sure you are capable and will perform your duties well and set a good example for the rest," the Head of State told the judges.
The swearing-in ceremony was also witnessed by Chief Justice Evan Gicheru and Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet Francis Muthaura.