Vetting of Judges and
Magistrates board led by Chairman Sharad Rao delivered their verdict on three
Court of Appeal judges Martha Koome, David Maraga and Kalpana Rawal, Wednesday
morning at Anniversary Towers.
The board determined that Lady Justice Martha Koome, Justice
David Maraga and Lady Justice Kalpana Rawal are suitable to continue serving in
the judiciary.
The verdict on the three was delayed for over a month to
allow them complete the next general election date case.
The board also determined that Justice Mohammed Ibrahim of the
Supreme Court would continue to serve in the judiciary, while Appellate judge Roselyn
Nambuye would be re-interviewed.
The board upheld decision that Justice Jeanne Gacheche was unsuitable to continue serving in the judiciary while it found High Court judge Joyce Khaminwa also unfit.
Justice Martha Koome was the first to undergo the public
vetting exercise after her request. Her main obstacle was a complaint made by Royal
Media Services Chairman SK Macharia over the way she handled a land dispute
involving his wife.
Koome was appointed judge in 2003 after 15 successive years
of private practice where she was a notable defender for human rights.
The judges who had earlier faced the axe include appellate
judges Omollo Riaga, Samuel Bosire, Joseph Nyamu, Roselyn Nambuye, Jeanne Wanjiku
Gacheche, Emmanuel O’Kubasu and Mohammed Ibrahim of the Supreme Court.
The vetting is among the various measures undertaken by the
Judiciary to ensure public confidence in the body.
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