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Ruto stripped of powers to appoint JSC Commissioners

Chief Justice Martha Koome and JSC chairperson Charity Kagwi during the launch of the Judicial Service Commissions 2022-2027 strategic plan. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

The Supreme Court has stripped the president the powers to appoint elected and nominated members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

A majority of four judges comprising Justices Mohamed Ibrahim, Smokin Wanjala, Isaac Lenaola and William Ouko also declared that the National Assembly has no mandate to vet and approve any member elected or nominated to the JSC.

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