JSC postpones Court of Appeal Judge interviews

In a statement to the media on Sunday, Winfridah Mokaya, the JSC secretary, stated that the postponement was in solidarity with the judicial service, which is still reeling from the death of Makadara Law Courts Principal Judge Monica Kivuti.

"In solidarity with the Judiciary to mourn and honour the life and service of Hon. Kivuti, the Commission has postponed the interviews for the position of Judge of the Court of Appeal scheduled for June 18th–21st, 2024," the JSC statement issued on Sunday reads in part. 

"We regret any inconvenience caused. The Commission will publish a revised interview schedule in due course.

Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti died on Saturday, days after being shot by a police officer.

Magistrate Kivuta was shot in the chest and pelvis by Chief Inspector Samson Kipchirchir Kipruto of the OCS Londiani Police Station during an active session of the Makadara Law Courts.

The OCS was shot dead by officers who responded to the incident.

A court orderly and two other officers who tried to remove the magistrate from the scene and secure the courtroom also sustained gunshot wounds during the incident.