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JSC: Misconduct claims against judges to follow rule of law

Judicial Service Commission members,Omwanza Ombati,Charity Kisotu, Isaac Ruto (Vice Chairperson),Caroline Nzilani,Everlyne Olwande and Anthony Murima,during a media briefing in Nairobi on January 16, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has received five petitions since January alleging gross misconduct and incompetence against several judges, including the entire Supreme Court bench.

A petition filed by former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi on January 10, accuses Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and Justices Mohammed Ibrahim Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndung'u, Isaac Lenaola and William Ouko of gross misconduct.

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