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Hon. Lady Justice Mary Kasango, a prominent judge of the High Court of Kenya, has played a vital role in the evolution of the Kenyan judiciary post-independence. Her contributions span significant milestones, including the Second Liberation, the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya in 2010, and the vetting process for judges and magistrates. Justice Kasango highlights the importance of judicial reforms, women’s representation in the judiciary, and the impact of constitutional amendments on Kenya's multi-party democracy. Her insights reflect ongoing efforts towards an equitable justice system.
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Main Title Header Hon. Lady Justice Mary Kasango Judge of the High Court of Kenya
Outline • Background • Second liberation, promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 • Vetting of judges and magistrates • Judicial intervention to the process • End
Background Post Colonial Independence Constitutional Order • 1963 multi-party democracy • 1983 amendment abolishing multiparty system and its attendant effects • Clamour for constitutional amendment
2. Second Liberation, Promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 • Judiciary under the constitution of Kenya 2010 • Peoples power in regard to reforms in judiciary • Vetting process and the effects ongains made by women in the Kenyan Judiciary • African girl/woman and the appointment of women to the High court and the court of appeal
3. Vetting of Judges and Magistrates • The vetting of judges and magistrates Act No. 2 of 2011 • Interpretation of vetting • Gains of women could be eroded • Guiding principle of the Act No. 2 of 2011 • What the vetting board should determine • Suitability of judicial officer to serve to be determined on certain information • Vetting process private/public decisionRecourse to review
4.JudicialInterventiontotheProcess • High court and its comments • Court of Appeal and its comments
