Katwa Kigen, Ruto's ex-lawyer, applies for Kenya Supreme Court judge
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- •Katwa Kigen previously served as legal counsel to President William Ruto.
- •Six candidates have submitted applications for the Supreme Court judge vacancy.
- •The Supreme Court of Kenya handles constitutional interpretation and election petitions.
- •The selection process for the new judge is ongoing as of February 2026.
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- ▸Katwa Kigen is appointed Supreme Court judge Kenya's judiciary may see influence from a figure closely linked to the president, affecting future rulings on political and constitutional matters.
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