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Attorney General Githu Muigai’s Wife Nominated as Judge of the High Court

In a stunning move that can best be described as pushing nepotism to the highest level, Attorney General Githu Muigai’s wife has been nominated as a Judge of the High Court.The Judicial Service Commission on Friday recommended the appointment of 25 new judges of the High Court.In a statement signed by Chief Justice Dr Willy Mutunga who is also the chairman of the JSC, it was revealed that 193 applications were received out of which 76 candidates were shortlisted and interviewed for the positions.The names were sent to President Uhuru Kenyatta who appoints all judges in accordance with the recommendation of the JSC.LIST OF RECOMMENDED APPOINTEES: 1. Onguto Joseph Louis Omondi 2. Mutungi Charles Kariuki 3. Margaret Waringa Muigai 4. Riechi Stephen Nyangau 5. Sewe Olga Akech 6. Aburili Roselyne Ekirapa7. Bwonwong’a Justus Momanyi 8. Winfrida Adhiambo Okwany 9. Enock Chacha Mwita 10. Otieno Patrick J. Okwaro 11. Robert Kipkoech Limo 12. Nagillah Crispin Beda 13. Anthony Kimani Ndungu 14. Mugure Thande 15. Margaret Njoki Mwangi 16. Githinji Stephen Murugu 17. Dorah O. Chepkwony 18. Ongeri Asenath Nyaboke 19. Kiarie Waweru Kiarie20. Njuguna Lucy Mwihaki 21. Mrima Antony Charo 22. Janet Nzilani Mulwa 23. Mativo Mutinga John 24. Farah Amin Shaikh Mohamed 25. Nyakundi Reuben Nyambati
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