Justice Fatuma Sichale Sworn In As New Court Of Appeal Representative To JSC

The Judiciary Service Commission (JSC) has sworn in Justice Fatuma Sichale as the Court of Appeal's representative.

Chief Justice Martha Koome swore in Sichale on Monday, replacing Justice Mohammed Warsame, who had finished his second term.

Sichale's appointment has garnered confidence from Koome, who also noted that Sichale's years of experience will be crucial in advancing an impartial and open judiciary.

Additionally, Koome thanked outgoing Warsame for his years of dedicated service and called him a key figure in developing judicial independence.

Justice Sichale thanked God for the opportunity to assume the role and swore to serve with honesty and diligence after taking the oath of office.

Eleven members comprise the JSC, including the Chief Justice, one judge chosen by the Supreme Court's judges, one chosen by the Court of Appeal's judges, and one selected by the Court of Appeal's judges.

The Attorney General, one nominee by the Public Service Commission (PSC), and one judge and magistrate from the High Court (one a woman and one a man) chosen by the Association of Judges and Magistrates are the others.

The National Assembly has approved the President's appointing approved President's appointment of a woman and a man who are not attorneys to represent the people.

The final two individuals are advocates—one woman and the other a man—who have at least 15 years of experience and were chosen by the members of the statutory body in charge of advocating professional regulation.

According to Article 172(1) of the Kenyan Constitution, they must review and recommend to the President candidates for appointment as judges and the terms of service for judges and other judiciary employees.

They choose and vet the Chief Justice as well.

Except for the Chief Justice and Attorney General, each commission member serves a five-year term and is eligible to be nominated for a second five-year term.