Finance Act Suspending Judge Transferred in Reshuffle
The most recent modifications within the Judiciary have led to the reassignment of 13 judges by Eric Ogolla, the Principal Judge of the High Court. These changes have impacted various divisions.
Included in the transfers that took place on Tuesday, August 8th, is High Court Justice David Majanja, who currently serves as the presiding judge in the cases that are challenging the Finance Act of 2023.
Justice Majanja has been transferred from the Commercial and Tax Division to the Civil Division, where he will preside over cases involving civil matters such as contract disputes and tort claims.
“The Judicial Service Commission is mandated to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient, effective and transparent administration of justice under Article 172 of the Constitution,” the statement read in parts.
In his recent position, Majanja will also be responsible for listening to and making decisions on property conflict cases, issues related to family law, matters concerning employment law, and civil constitutional law matters.
Other magistrates who were moved comprise Lady Justice Hedwig Ong’udi, who was reassigned from her position in the Constitutional & Human Rights Division to the Nakuru High Court.
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Lady Justice Mugure Thande, previously positioned at Malindi High Court, has been transferred to the Constitutional and Human Rights Division. Similarly, Justice Hillary Chemitei, who was previously stationed at Nakuru High Court, has been reassigned to the Family Division.
Principal Judge Ogolla of the High Court also transferred Lady Justice Maureen Odero from the Family Court to Nyeri High Court. In addition, Lady Justice Florence Muchemi, Justice Chacha Mwita, Lady Justice Diana Rachel Kavedza, and Lady Justice Patricia Gichohi were subject to reassignments as well.
Ogolla additionally relocated Lady Justice Teresa Odera, along with Justice Peter Mulwa, who was transferred from Kiambu High Court to the Commercial and Tax Division at Milimani in Nairobi.
In the meantime, the Judicial Service Commission has selected sixty Resident Magistrates by the provisions outlined in Section 3 (1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act.
“Their jurisdiction has since been enhanced to hear employment and labor relations matters as well as environment and land cases. The number of Small Claims Courts also continues to increase across the country.
“Considering these developments and buttressed by the attrition of Judicial Officers in the intervening period, JSC approved 10 extra appointments. The Commission finalized the process of evaluating interviewed candidates on 4th August 2023,” the statement read in parts.
The newly appointed Resident Magistrates include Ngetich Fransisca Chepkoech, Muchiri Wanjiru Linda, Ayieta Joy Atieno, Mkala Jacob Punga, Mokaya Edith Bonareri, Nambisia Tracey Kasandi Obiero Casmir Augustus, Chepchumba Carolyne Rono and Gachuki Nelson Njuguna.
Others include Ng’ang’a Nellieanne Wambui, Omurwa Arnold Nyandusi, Jumar Beryl Achieng, Baraka Xavier Francis, Mokua Geoffrey Manyara, Kristine Gathoni Mugo and Ogange Antoinette Zowade.
Finance Act Suspending Judge Transferred in Reshuffle
