CJ Koome nominates five members of tribunal meant to resolve civil society disputes
Once operational, the tribunal will be mandated to hear and determine complaints arising from breaches of the Act, deal with matters and appeals submitted under the same law, and carry out any additional responsibilities assigned under the Act or other written laws.
Chief Justice Martha Koome has nominated five individuals to serve on the Public Benefit Organisations Dispute Tribunal, marking a key step in operationalising the body tasked with resolving disputes in the civil society sector.
Among those nominated are Eunice Adoyo, who has been proposed as the Chairperson of the tribunal, alongside Cristabel Mideva, Elizabeth Mbithi, Leonard Kinyulusi and Mohamed Sheikh Nur as members.
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The list of nominees has been formally submitted to the National Assembly for vetting and approval in accordance with the Public Benefit Organisations Act.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, while conveying the communication from the Judiciary during a House sitting on Tuesday, confirmed receipt of the nomination request and directed the relevant committee to begin the approval process without delay.
“The Chief Justice conveys that she has appointed the following persons as Chairperson and Members of the Public Benefit Organisations Dispute Tribunal and now seeks the approval of the National Assembly,” Wetang’ula told the House.
He instructed the committee to notify both the nominees and the general public of the time and venue for the approval hearings and table its report by June 18, 2025, to enable the House to consider the matter within the statutory timelines.
The establishment of the tribunal is provided for under Section 50(1) of the Public Benefit Organisations Act No. 18 of 2013, which states that members shall be appointed by the Chief Justice and approved by Parliament.
Once operational, the tribunal will be mandated to hear and determine complaints arising from breaches of the Act, deal with matters and appeals submitted under the same law, and carry out any additional responsibilities assigned under the Act or other written laws.
If approved by Parliament, Eunice Adoyo will assume a leadership role that includes presiding over all tribunal proceedings in which she is present, forming panels to manage cases efficiently and distributing casework among members.
She will also be responsible for conducting inquiries into disputes, summoning witnesses, collecting evidence, and ensuring proper documentation of proceedings.
In addition, she will be tasked with writing and issuing tribunal rulings and orders, guiding the execution of the tribunal’s mission and programmes, and promoting ethical leadership and professional standards. Her role will also extend to any other functions required to ensure the tribunal operates effectively.
The four other nominees, if approved as members, will participate in the hearing and determination of disputes brought before the full bench. Their responsibilities will include accurate recording of proceedings, drafting of rulings and supporting the implementation of the tribunal’s objectives.
They will also provide technical and professional input to maintain high ethical standards and support the tribunal’s overall performance and accountability.
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