Also known as: Justice Francis Tuiyott · Justice Tuiyott · Court of Appeal Judge Francis Tuiyott
High Court judge interviewed by the Judicial Service Commission for a vacant Supreme Court position in 2026.
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The Standard
… A three-judge bench comprising Justices Wanjiru Karanja, Francis Tuiyott and William Korir has overturned the High Court judgment that paved the way for the multimillion-shilling compensation over a 37.4-acre portion of land acquired for building GSU houses forming part of the di …
Court of Appeal nullifies Sh2.4bn Ruaraka land compensation dealThe Standard
… Before the Court of Appeal, Justices Daniel Musinga, Francis Tuiyott and George Odunga faulted the government for failing to acknowledge and publicly apologize to the victims of the 2007-2008 election chaos, who were victims of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV). …
Legal tug-of-war as 2007 sexual violence survivors plead for Justice before Supreme CourtCapital News
… (@WilliamsRuto) May 7, 2026 The interviews attracted several senior legal figures, including Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen, former Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Chairperson Anne Makori, High Court Judge Joseph Sergon and Court of Appeal Judge Francis Tuiyott …
Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge at State House NairobiThe Standard
… Last Wednesday, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) nominated Warsame for 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 an …
Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judgeCapital News
… On the second day, Justices Francis Tuiyott and Mohammed Warsame faced the commission. …
JSC concludes interview for supreme court judgesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeCourt of Appeal Judge Francis Tuiyott has called for deeper scrutiny of adult consent in Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) cases, questioning whether such decisions are voluntary or shaped by cultural and societal pressures. …
Justice Tuiyott backs scrutiny of adult consent in FGM casesCitizen Digital
… On Wednesday, Court of Appeal judges Justice Francis Tuiyott and Justice Warsame Mohamed are expected to appear before the panel led by Chief Justice Martha Koome. …
Supreme Court interview: Katwa Kigen addresses concerns over past ties to President RutoThe Standard
… Tomorrow, Justices Francis Tuiyott and Mohammed Warsame are scheduled to appear before the panel. …
Katwa Kigen: I will be fair in any case involving President RutoCapital News
… Justices Mohammed Warsame and Francis Tuiyott is scheduled to appear before the panel on Wednesday. …
Katwa Kigen, ex-IPOA boss face JSC in Supreme Court InterviewsCitizen Digital
… 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. …
JSC to conduct Supreme Court Judge interviews next weekThe Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court judgment that sanctioned a Sh2.4 billion compensation payment to the Government over a 37.4-acre portion of land acquired for building GSU houses as part of the disputed Ruaraka property, declaring the proceedings a nullity.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court judgment that sanctioned a Sh2.4 billion compensation payment to the Government over a 37.4-acre portion of land acquired for building GSU houses as part of the disputed Ruaraka property, declaring the proceedings a nullity.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Seven survivors of 2007–2008 post-election sexual violence, supported by rights organizations, argued before Kenya's Supreme Court that the government has failed to compensate them and prosecute perpetrators, including police. The Attorney General, DPP, and IPOA opposed the case, claiming the government pursued at least 300 sexual violence cases during the period.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame has been sworn in as a Judge of the Supreme Court following his nomination by the Judicial Service Commission and appointment by President William Ruto. His appointment fills the vacancy left by the death of Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim in December 2025.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
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.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
Justice Francis Tuiyott, appearing before the Judicial Service Commission for vetting for a Supreme Court position, has called for deeper examination of whether adult consent in Female Genital Mutilation cases is truly voluntary or influenced by cultural and societal pressures. He argued that judges must balance personal autonomy with the broader social context when considering FGM laws.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Joseph Katwa Kigen appeared before the Judicial Service Commission to address concerns over his impartiality should he be appointed to the Supreme Court, given his previous role as lawyer to President William Ruto. He assured commissioners he would remain neutral and strictly adhere to the law in presidential election petitions.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
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.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
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.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →