Kenya: Katwa Kigen, Ex-Ipoa Boss Face JSC in Supreme Court Interviews

Kenya: Katwa Kigen, Ex-Ipoa Boss Face JSC in Supreme Court Interviews

Nairobi -- Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen, former Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Chairperson Anne Makori, and High Court judges Joseph Sergon are set to face the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) as interviews for the position of Supreme Court judge begin.

Justice Katwa Kigen: My past ties with Ruto will not compromise judicial neutrality

Justice Kigen says his decisions would be guided strictly by facts and the law

Katwa Kigen: Yes, Ruto was my client…but I will be a fair Supreme Court judge

Justice Katwa Kigen: Past ties with Ruto will not influence my judicial conduct

Court of Appeal Judge Justice Katwa Kigen has defended his bid to join the Supreme Court of Kenya, just three months after taking the oath of office in his current role. Appearing before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) panel Tuesday afternoon, Kigen argued that eligibility for the country’s apex court is grounded in competence rather than time served at the Court of Appeal. This followed a question by Chief Justice Martha Koome, who sought…

Katwa Kigen responds to fears he might favour Ruto in 2027 if named Supreme Court judge

Justice Joseph Kipchumba Kigen Katwa faces scrutiny over impartiality amid concerns about his past ties with President Ruto as he vies for a Supreme Court position.

Justice Kigen defends impartiality over past role as president’s lawyer in quest for Apex court judge

Court of Appeal Judge Joseph Kipchumba Katwa Kigen defended his impartiality after questions were raised over his past role as legal counsel to President William Ruto, as he appeared before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for interview for appointment to the Supreme Court. Kigen acknowledged that he had previously represented the President but insisted that this should not be interpreted as a basis for bias, saying he would discharge his j…