NEW COMMISSIONERS SWORN IN -9TH DEC 2024

The new Chairperson of the Commission, Mr. Charles Orinda Dulo, and the Commission members; Ms. Dorothy Jamator Kimengech, and Hon. Charles Njagua Kanyi, were on Monday, December 9, 2024, sworn into office in a ceremony presided over by Chief Justice, Martha Koome, at the Supreme Court Building, Nairobi.

The oath was administered by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Hon. Winfridah Boyani Mokaya.

The three commissioners, who were appointed by President William Ruto via Gazette Notices Nos. 16094 and 16097 dated 5th December, 2024, took their oath of office with a pledge to focus on serving the people of Kenya.

Speaking at the event CJ Koome congratulated the Chairperson and the Commissioners, emphasizing that their appointment is a profound responsibility entrusted by Kenyans and urged them to execute their mandate with impartiality and respect for the rule of law.

She noted that the Commission, among others, is mandated by the Constitution to advance the aspirations of Article 249(1), which outlines the objectives of independent offices.

She also encouraged them to use the Constitution as their guide while undertaking their duties and to remain independent, impartial, and courageous, as this was the only way to ensure the institution's credibility.

Hon. Koome gave an assurance that the Judiciary will support the Commissions, as both institutions are created to advance justice.