Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Paul Ndemo, on Monday oversaw the swearing-in of newly appointed chairpersons and members of four key tribunals—namely, the Sports Disputes Tribunal, the Tax Appeals Tribunal, the Water Tribunal, and the Land Acquisition Tribunal.
The oaths were formally administered by Ann Asugah, Registrar Tribunal, during a brief but significant ceremony aimed at bolstering justice delivery in these specialized areas.
The appointments are expected to strengthen Kenya’s tribunal system by offering timely and expert resolution of disputes outside conventional courtrooms.
Paul Ndemo, addressing the appointees, emphasized that tribunals are an essential part of the judicial ecosystem, easing the burden on mainstream courts while ensuring that technical and sector-specific issues receive focused and expert attention.
He called on the new officials to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, discipline, and fidelity to the law.
Benard Murunga Wafula was sworn in to head the Sports Disputes Tribunal, an important body for managing conflict in Kenya’s rapidly growing sports industry.
The Tax Appeals Tribunal welcomed Robert Mugambi Mutuma as Chairperson, joined by members Dominic Kipkemoi Rono, Mweso Sichale, Jimmy Musembi Malla, Caroline Namalwa Wesonga, Billy Graham Okumu Mijungu, and Secretary Mary Mwathi Kitonga.
At the Water Tribunal, Maxwel Owuor Miyawa assumed the role of Chairperson, alongside members Eng. Ayora Ondieki Dominic, Eng. George Phillip Oyamo Othieno, Abdi Ali Mohamed, and Amos Ndunda Mutuku.
Ruth Okal was sworn in as a member of the Land Acquisition Tribunal, a body that plays a pivotal role in managing public land acquisition processes and disputes over compensation.
The Deputy Chief Registrar stressed that these appointments come at a time when the Judiciary is pushing to modernize and professionalize tribunal services across the country.
He reaffirmed that the goal is to offer Kenyans accessible, efficient, and fair justice while reducing the backlog of cases in traditional courts.
