NAIROBI Kenya June 10 – Former Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto has been appointed the vice chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
Members of the JSC unanimously elected Rutto, a representative of the public in the Commission, in a meeting held on June 7.
He replaces Macharia Njeru whose term at the commission expired last month, May.
He was appointed to the JSC on June 15, 2023.
“He is a seasoned leader with more than thirty years of experience and a champion of good governance across all sectors including the National and County Governments. Hon. Rutto espouses values of inclusivity, accessibility and responsiveness in leadership and management,” the JSC said.
Rutto previously served as Governor of Bomet County (2013-2017) and the Chairperson, Council of Governors.
He also served as a Member of Parliament, Chepalungu Constituency (1998-2002 and 2008-2012).
He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics, Sociology and Political Science from the University of Nairobi.
The JSC consists of the Chief Justice who is the chairperson, one Supreme Court judge, one Court of Appeal judge, one High Court judge and one magistrate, the Attorney-General, two advocates, a person nominated by the Public Service Commission, and one woman and one man to represent the public.
Members of the Commission, apart from the Chief Justice and the Attorney-General, shall hold office, provided that they remain qualified, for a term of five years and shall be eligible to be nominated for one further term of five years.
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