The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has decried non-inclusion of lawyers in the listing of judges to serve in the Court of Appeal following the release of the names by Chief Justice David Maraga.
LSK has faulted the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for sidelining various groups in the selection process.
The law society has poked holes in the 11 names forwarded to President, adding that the list doesn’t show the reality on the ground, in terms of experience and academic qualifications of the applicants for the posts.
According to LSK Chairperson Allen Gichuhi, the list is biased and unprofessional, as JSC ignored the aspect of fairness in the selection of the judges to the panel.
“In all fairness, while appreciating that JSC has discretion in the interview process, we recommend future appointments to the Appeals Court to provide a ratio from the High Court, courts of equal status and from the bar,” Gichuhi said as quoted by Capital FM.
Maraga forwarded names of 11 candidates that include; Lady Justice Omondi Hellen Amolo, Justice Korir Weldon, Justice Msagha A Mbogholi, Justice Odunga George Vincent, and Lady Justice Ngugi Grace Mumbi.
Others are; Justice Joel Mwaura Ngugi, Lady Justice Nyamweya Pauline, Justice Tuiyott Francis, Justice Kibaya Laibuta and Justice Muchelule Aggrey Otsyula.