The High Court has blocked the nomination of Zablon Muruka Mokua as a judge of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ). This comes after Dr Mokua's selection was challenged by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). The LSK challenged the nomination of Dr Mokua arguing that he does not qualify for the post. “Further, a conservatory order is hereby issued suspending any further consideration, deliberation, processing, approval, or appointment of the 3rd Respondent (Dr Mokua) as a Judge of the East African Court of Justice First Instance Division, pending the hearing and determination of this Application,” Justice Mugambi ruled. Dr Mokua, who served as an MCA for Basi Central Ward in Kisii County from 2017 to 2022 was nominated on April 18, 2024 by East African Community Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza to replace Justice Charles Nyachae who resigned in January.

Source: Daily Nation June 05, 2024 15:05 UTC