Kenya: High Court Has No Power Over Judges Vetting

The High Court has held that it has no jurisdiction in matters arising under the Vetting of Judges and Magistrates Act, 2011.

Kenya: High Court's Jurisdiction Over Vetting of Judges and Magistrates

The Star, 21 May 2012

The High Court has held that it has no jurisdiction in matters arising under the Vetting of Judges and Magistrates Act, 2011 (VMJA). The decision was made in an application by ... read more »

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Kenya: Kibunjia Team Endorses Bill

The Star, 21 May 2012

NATIONAL Cohesion and Integration Commission boss Mzalendo Kibunjia has welcomed the proposal to empower the President to unilaterally reappoint NCIC members. Kibunjia said his ... read more »
Kenya: Political Desk - Corridors of Power (column)

The Star, 20 May 2012

Musalia Mudavadi's UDF Nakuru branch is already facing trouble. Our tipster tells us that some of the interim officials at the branch are up in arms against a politician who ... read more »
Kenya: Justice Maraga Also Wants Public Vetting

Capital FM, 14 May 2012

High Court judge David Maraga has opted to undergo the vetting process in public. read more »
Kenya: Anxiety Grips Judiciary As Vetting Resumes

The Star, 13 May 2012

Anxiety has gripped judges and magistrates waiting to be vetted especially after four senior judges of the Court of Appeal were shown the door. read more »
Kenya: Justice Maraga Fends Off Accusations

Capital FM, 16 May 2012

Court of Appeal Judge David Maraga on Wednesday put up a spirited fight against allegations of bribery, dishonesty and being swayed by his ethnicity in exercising his judicial ... read more »

Judges taking the oath of office (file photo).

Kenya: Judge Opts for Public Vetting

Martha Koome became the first judge to publicly face the vetting board fending off allegations that she was incompetent in her court decisions. Read more »
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