Orengo lauds appointment of 6 Court of Appeal judges
By evans.maritim, September 14, 2022Siaya Governor James Orengo has praised the swearing in of six Court of Appeal judges at State House on Wednesday, September 14.
Orengo said there was no justification to warrant the rejection of the six by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta when he appointed 34 others last year.
“There was no justification at all to frustrate the appointment of the judges of the Court of Appeal, some of the best judicial brains. Kudos to Muchelule , Korir, Ngugi, Makori & Omange.
“And Maraga was there to witness it all. An independent judiciary is paramount.
“And of course Odunga. He and Ngugi are not just good judges, but also great scholars,” Orengo tweeted.
The judges who have been serving in the High Court and have now been promoted to the Court of Appeal include Korir Weldon Kipyegon, Muchelule Aggrey Otsyula, Odunga George Vincent, and Prof. Joel Mwaura Ngugi.
Others are Makori Evans Kiago and Cheruiyot Omange Judith Elizabeth who have been appointed to Environment and Land Court.
Ruto swears in judges
In his address after the swearing-in, President William Ruto said his administration will support the Judiciary to deliver on its mandate.
“I am aware there is a need for us to support the Judiciary to dispense justice and make it less complicated and more accessible,” Ruto said.
The President further asked the Judiciary to expedite the hearing and determination of corruption and commercial cases.
“I look forward to working with the Judiciary as we move our country to the next level. I want to ask the Judiciary to support our government to ensure that corruption and commercial cases are completed in a timely manner,” he stated.