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Justice William Ouko appointed Supreme Court judge


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Justice William Ouko when he appeared before the Judicial Service Commission for vetting for the position of Supreme Court judge.[Collins Kweyu, Standard]
Ouko who is currently the president of the Appeals Court will now replace Justice Jackton Ojwang who retired in February 2020.
In a gazette notice dated May 13, 2021, the president said Ouko’s appointment takes effect from May 11, 2021.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 166 (1) (b) of the Constitution, I, Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint Ouko William Okello to be a Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya. Dated the 11th May, 2021,” read the gazette notice. ....

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William Ouko: A down-to-earth judge who loves music, books


William Ouko: A down-to-earth judge who loves music, books
Friday May 07 2021
By SAM KIPLAGAT
Summary
If confirmed to join the Supreme Court, Justice William Ouko will become the first judicial officer to rise from the lower rank of a district magistrate to the country’s top court.
The 60-year-old judge, who is described by colleagues as humble and team player, joined the Judiciary in 1987 as a district magistrate II.
He then rose to the position of deputy registrar, senior deputy, principal and later the Registrar of the High Court where he served for two years before he was appointed a judge in 2004. ....

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JSC nominates Appeals Court President William Ouko to Supreme Court


JSC nominates Appeals Court President William Ouko to Supreme Court
Wednesday May 05 2021
By SAM KIPLAGAT
Summary
Justice Ouko, who is also the President of the Court of Appeal, beat six others contenders to join the country’s apex court and succeed Justice Jackton Ojwang, who retired after attaining 70 years.
The 60-year old Judge, who is also a former registrar of the High Court, currently known as Chief Registrar of Judiciary is credited for reducing the backlog of cases at the Court of Appeal despite operating with about 15 judges. 
He has 33 years of experience in the legal profession. 
Justice William Ouko has been nominated by Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to join the Supreme Court.  ....

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Justices Chitembwe and Marete before the panel again


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The duo had previously appeared before the Prof Olive Mugenda led panel and had been interviewed for the position of Chief Justice. [File, Standard]
Chitembwe and Marete will be interviewed once again, but this time, for the position of a supreme court judge.
The two will appear before the panel in turns with Justice Chitembwe scheduled to take the hot seat first at 9 am followed by Justice Marete at 11 am.
The duo had previously appeared before the Prof Olive Mugenda led panel and had been interviewed for the position of Chief Justice.
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However, their quest was unsuccessful after the commission named Lady Justice Martha Koome as their nominee for the CJ position awaiting vetting by parliament and the president’s approval. ....

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