Kenya: Judicial Neutrality At Risk As JSC Vice Chair Isaac Ruto Linked to UDA Politics

Kenya: Judicial Neutrality At Risk As JSC Vice Chair Isaac Ruto Linked to UDA Politics

Nairobi -- Former Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Vice Chairperson Macharia Njeru has called on Chief Justice Martha Koome to urgently confront what he says is an unprecedented breach of political neutrality by current JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Ruto, warning that the controversy threatens public confidence in Kenya's justice system.

What the Law Says About JSC Members as Pressure Piles on Isaac Ruto to Resign

The petitioner demands that Ruto exclude himself from participating in the remaining interviews for judicial positions and resign immediately for the greater good of the judiciary and the Commission.

Why Isaac Ruto Could Be Fired After State House Meeting

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Why Isaac Ruto Could Be Fired After State House Meeting  Judicial Service Commission vice chairperson Isaac Ruto is under fire after attending the United Democratic Alliance’s Governing Council at State House on January 26, 2026. Pressure is mounting on Ruto to resign or be fired.   Former JSC vice-chair Macharia Njeru has called on Chief Justice Martha Koome to bar Ruto from participating in …

JSC Vice Chair Isaac Ruto move to attend UDA's NGC meeting draws criticism

Former Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Vice Chairperson Macharia Njeru protested to Chief Justice Martha Koome, raising concerns over what he describes as the open participation of JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Ruto in partisan political activities. In a letter addressed to the Chief Justice in her capacity as JSC Chairperson, Njeru cited media reports and images showing Ruto attending meetings of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), including t…

Concern raised after JSC Vice Chair Isaac Ruto attends UDA's NGC meeting at State House

Former Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Vice Chairperson Macharia Njeru has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome raising concerns over what he describes as the open participation of JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Ruto in partisan political activities.

JSC Vice Chair ISAAC RUTO faces backlash after attending a UDA meeting at State House Nairobi

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Vice Chairperson, Isaac Ruto, has come under intense public scrutiny after being spotted at the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Governing Council meeting held at State House, Nairobi.His appearance has reignited debate over the independence of the Judiciary and whether it is appropriate for a senior judicial official to openly associate with a political party.On social media…