CJ Koome Gazettes Judge to Hear Petition Challenging Mbeere North By-Election Results

CJ Koome Appoints Judge To Hear Petition Challenging Wa Muthende's Win

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos CJ Koome Appoints Judge to Hear Petition Challenging Wa Muthende’s Win Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed High Court Judge Richard Mwongo to preside over a petition contesting the results of the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election. This comes days after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced Leonard Wa Muthende of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Part…

CJ Koome Gazettes Judge to Hear Petition Challenging Mbeere North By-Election Results

Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, Martha Koome, has gazetted details of a petition challenging the outcome of the recent Mbeere North by-election, including the court venue and the judge who will hear the case. According to a Gazette Notice dated December 5, 2025, the case will be heard at the Embu High Court. Justice Richard Mwongo has been appointed to preside over the matter. The petition was filed by two voters from …