Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu Stories

Petition seeks removal of DCJ Mwilu over judges’ appointment in Gachagua impeachment case
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Through her legal team, Bashir & Associates Advocates, the petitioner argues that Mwilu acted in excess of her authority under Article 165(4) of the C...

Court of Appeal orders Koome to appoint new bench to hear Gachagua impeachment case within 14 days
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 09, 2025

“The discretion granted to the Chief Justice by Article 165(4) to empanel a bench is a power solely vested in the Chief Justice. It is the Chief Justi...

Court of Appeal to rule on DCJ Mwilu’s power to appoint judges in Gachagua case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

Mwilu had empanelled Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Fridah Mugambi to hear the case, which sought to determine the legality of Gachagua’s imp...

Petitioners seek removal of seven Supreme Court judges over alleged misconduct
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 28, 2025

The JSC's response will be closely watched as it navigates this sensitive and potentially transformative issue for Kenya's highest court.

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu speaks on DP Gachagua's impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2024

She emphasised that the ongoing impeachment hearing is a structured application of Kenya's Constitution and not an arbitrary action.

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