Also known as: former Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Chairperson Anne Makori · former Independent Policing Oversight Authority chairperson Anne Makori · former IPOA chairperson Anne Makori
Former Independent Policing Oversight Authority chairperson who interviewed for Supreme Court judge appointment in 2026.
… or appointment to the apex court following two days of interviews involving five candidates.The other candidates were Court of Appeal judges Katwa Kigen and Francis Tuiyott, High Court Judge Joseph Sergon and former Independent Policing Oversight Authority chairperson Anne Makori …
NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 28 – Former Independent Policing Oversight Authority Chairperson Anne Makori has told the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) that her extensive experience in public service makes her suitable for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court. …
… Subscribe to our newsletterJustice Kigen was the second candidate to appear before the JSC as it seeks to fill a Supreme Court vacancy left by the death of Justice Mohamed Ibrahim on December 17, 2025.Former IPOA chair Anne Makori was the first to be interviewed. …
Audio By VocalizeFormer Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) chairperson Anne Makori was on Tuesday, April 28, questioned over her failure to submit a net worth declaration during her interview for appointment as a Supreme Court judge. …
… Former Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Chairperson Anne Makori, Justice Katwa Kigen and Justice Joseph Sergon will be interviewed on Tuesday, while Justices Francis Tuiyott and Mohammed Warsame will appear before the panel on Wednesday. …
Justice Mohamed Warsame was sworn in as a Supreme Court judge on Thursday at State House, Nairobi, following his nomination by the Judicial Service Commission. Warsame, 58, will serve for 12 years and replaces Justice Mohamed Ibrahim, who died in December 2025.
The Judicial Service Commission has concluded interviews for five shortlisted candidates for a vacant Supreme Court position and will announce its nominee within seven days, with the selected candidate to be forwarded to President William Ruto for appointment. The vacancy followed the death of Supreme Court judge Mohamed Ibrahim in December.
Former Independent Policing Oversight Authority chairperson Anne Makori faced questioning about her tenure at the agency. Makori had previously applied for the position of Judiciary Chief Deputy Registrar.
Former IPOA Chairperson Anne Makori told the Judicial Service Commission that her extensive experience in public service, oversight, and governance roles equips her for appointment as a Supreme Court judge. She highlighted her work promoting accountability within law enforcement and argued her background in constitutional and justice matters positions her well for the apex court.
Court of Appeal judge Katwa Kigen, a former lawyer for President William Ruto, told the Judicial Service Commission he would remain neutral and be guided by facts and law in any election-related disputes involving the President that reach the Supreme Court, where he is seeking appointment. He acknowledged public concerns about his past legal representation of Ruto but argued that many judges previously worked as advocates and questioned why concerns focused on only one client.
Former IPOA chairperson Anne Makori was questioned by the Judicial Service Commission after failing to submit a declaration of wealth during her interview for appointment as a Supreme Court judge. Chief Justice Martha Koome noted the omission and declined Makori's offer to provide the documents later, citing procedural requirements.
The Judicial Service Commission is interviewing five shortlisted candidates for a Supreme Court judge vacancy left by the death of Justice Mohamed Ibrahim in December 2025. Candidates include Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen, former IPOA Chairperson Anne Makori, and High Court judges Joseph Sergon, Mohammed Warsame, and Francis Tuiyott.
The Judicial Service Commission has shortlisted five candidates for the Supreme Court judge position vacated by Justice Mohamed Ibrahim's death in December, with interviews scheduled for April 28–29, 2026. The candidates include Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen, former IPOA Chairperson Anne Makori, and Justices Joseph Sergon, Francis Tuiyott, and Mohammed Warsame.