Court blocks JSC from pursuing removal petitions against top judges

Deputy Justice Philomena Mwilu during the closure of 11th Magistrates forum at Kamel Park hotel in Kisii.[Sammy Omingo, Standard]

The High Court yesterday barred the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) from entertaining removal cases against Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and Supreme Court Judges Mohamed Ibrahim, Isaac Lenaola and William Ouko.

In separate orders, Justices Bahati Mwamuye and Lawrence Mugambi issued the orders yesterday barring the commission from entertaining or considering the petitions filed by lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, Dari Limited and Nelson Havi.

“Pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the petitioner or applicant’s notice of motion application dated February 21, 2025, a conservatory order be and is hereby issued staying and/or suspending JSC Petition No. 35 of 2024 [ Dari Limited & 5 Others -vs- Hon. Chief Justice Martha Karambu Koome & 6 Others] and JSC Petition No. 03 of 2024 [ Nelson Havi -vs- Hon. Chief Justice Martha Karambu Koome & 6 Others],” the orders read in part.