Court halts appointment of Kenyan as EACJ judge

Milimani Law Courts

The Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi. The High Court has blocked the appointment of Zablon Muruka Mokua as a judge of the East African Court of Justice. FILE | NMG

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The Kenyan High Court has blocked the appointment of Zablon Muruka Mokua as a judge of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after his selection was challenged by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).

The LSK argues that Dr Mokua does not qualify for the position.