Martha Koome: 20 judges to be hired to deal with poll petitions

Chief Justice Martha Koome (left) with National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi in Mombasa County. March 10, 2022. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

Chief Justice Martha Koome has said the Judiciary will hire 20 judges in the next three months to deal with election petitions.

CJ Koome said the Judiciary will expect an increased number of petitions after the August poll.