The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced the promotion of 74 magistrates after a 10-day interview.
JSC Chief Registrar Anne Amadi, in a statement on Tuesday, revealed the promotion follows an interview conducted from February 19 – 28.
“I wish to notify you that the Judicial Service Commission at its meeting held on March 12 approved the promotion of these Magistrates as indicated against their names,” read a statement signed by Amadi.
11 judicial officers were promoted to the position of Chief Magistrate.
They include Wachira Muthoni, are Nderitu Elena Gathoni, Nyarangi Elizabeth Juma, Katiwa Usui Elizabeth and Ithuku Alex.
Others are Onyango Dickson Odhiambo, Mutuku Martha, Oluoch Charity Chebii, Lutta Nathan Shiundu, Onyango Lucas Onyina and Ole Keiwua Daniel.
Amadi also announced the promotion of 17 other judges to the position of Senior Principal Magistrates.
JSC also promoted 46 judicial officers to Principal Magistrates.
Chief Justice David Maraga is further expected to preside over the admission of over 400 newly qualified lawyers to the Roll of Advocates.
The admission ceremony will be held at the Supreme Court in Nairobi.
