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Martha Koome

Also known as: Chief Justice Martha Koome · Chief Justice Koome · Koome · JSC Chairperson · CJ Koome

Chief Justice leading Judicial Service Commission interviews for Supreme Court vacancies and announcing judicial performance transparency initiative.

Politics

Anne Makori pitches oversight experience for Supreme Court judgeship

The News

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.

Why it matters

Anne Makori pitches oversight experience for Supreme Court appointment, one of several candidates being vetted for the vacant seat.

28 April 2026 · Capital News

Monday 27 April

  1. Anne Makori pitches oversight experience for Supreme Court judgeship

    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.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. Court of Appeal judge promises fairness in disputes involving President

    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

  3. Ex-IPOA chair Anne Makori fails wealth declaration for Supreme Court interview

    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.

    28 April 2026 · The Standard

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