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
By Dr.Paul Bundi Karau I arrived at Kanyakine High School on 18th February 1999 a small village boy. I had never been to a boarding school, and certainly this is the furthest from home I had ever gone. The boys who were assigned to escort me to Mungania dorm looked at my stunted height and loudly wondered how I would survive in Beast's school. "Who is Beast?" I asked in bewilderment. "You will know." Musyoki answered curtly. It didn't take me long to know who Beast was. The following day, as the 10 o'clock tea was being served, I heard a commotion, with boys leaving their tea and running helter-skelter towards the classrooms. I was a fresh mono, so I didn't know what was happening. I ran along the pavement, and came upon a mighty man, who appeared to be adjusting his trousers. He yanked his belt and thrust one whip towards me. I had encountered Beast himself. He was tall, imposing, burly and endowed with a thunderous voice that could re...
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