Retired Chief Justice David Maraga graced the swearing-in ceremony of the six judges the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) nominated in 2019 but former President Uhuru Kenyatta rejected.

Weldon Korir. PHOTO TWITTER

The six judges, namely Aggrey Muchelule, George Odunga, Joel Ngugi, Judith Omange Cheruiyot, Makori Evans Kiago and Weldon Korir took the oath of office at the Nairobi State House on Wednesday.

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Aggrey Muchelule and Anne Amadi. PHOTO/TWITTER

President William Ruto presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the six judges.

The president in his speech after presiding over the ceremony said he acknowledges the need to support the judiciary and make it more accessible.

George Odunga and Anne Amadi. PHOTO/TWITTER

"I am aware there is a need for us to support the Judiciary to dispense justice and make it less complicated and more accessible," Ruto said.

Ruto said he was looking forward to working with the judiciary and asked the judiciary to speed up corruption and commercial cases.

Joel Ngugi. PHOTO/TWITTER

"I look forward to working with the Judiciary as we move our country to the next level. I want to ask the Judiciary to support our government to ensure that corruption and commercial cases are completed in a timely manner," the president said.

Judith Omange and Anne Amadi. PHOTO/TWITTER

Ruto further pledged to ensure his administration respects the independence of the judiciary and other institutions.

"I want to assure you that my administration will respect the independence of the Judiciary and other institutions. We are all equal before the law," Ruto said.

Evans Makori and Anne Amadi. PHOTO/TWITTER

Also in attendance at the six judges' swearing-in ceremony were Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi.


On June 4, 2021, Uhuru appointed 34 judges who had merited the recommendation of the JSC.

However, Uhuru receded the appointment of the six judges and said materials in the hands of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and other security organs informed his decision to reject the six judges.


“Just like you today, I too took an oath to both the letter and the spirit of the law; and it is not open to me as to turn a blind eye to reports of our state organs,” said Uhuru.