President William Ruto has appointed 20 new High Court judges following successful interviews conducted by the Judicial Service Commission  (JSC).

In a Gazette notice dated Thursday, May 9, 2024, the head of state confirmed the appointment of judges Tabitha Ouya Wanyama, Rhoda Cherotich Rutto, and Joe Omido Mkutu to the High Court.

Others are; Moses Ado Otieno, Alice Chepngetich Bett Soi, Benjamin Mwikya Musyoki, John Lolwatan Tamar, Francis Weche Andayi, Andrew Bahati Mwamuye and Julius Kipkosgei Ng’arng’ar.

President Ruto also appointed Wendy Kagendo Micheni, Emily Onyando Ominde, Helene Rafaela Namisi, Alexander Muasya Muteti, Julius Mukut Nangea, Benjamin Kimani Njoroge, Caroline Jepyegen Kendagor, Stephen Nzisi Mbungi, Linus Poghon Kassan and Noel Onditi Adagi Inziani.

"In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 166 (1) (b) of the Constitution of Kenya, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint the following to be Judges of the High Court of Kenya," the Gazette notice read in part.