Folks,
As I watched the CJ interviewing, I came up with a few points of concern that need to be taken care-of immediately to correct the impression of the on-going interview of the Chief Justice.
I watched Ahmednasir Abdullahi, a member of the Interviewing Panel displayed arrogance, was picky and was getting awkwardly too personal in a prejudicial manner and was also seen negatively provocative in the process of his interrogating. It is not something NEW to rise above ranks without paper degrees, as there are many people who rose from experience and performance, full of wisdom and is competitive and challenging at the same time. So giving such discredit in open panel is lack of view point to say the least.
Ahmednasir lacks professionalism and tact……He is too emotional himself and he behaves like he has scores to settle with the candidates, I hope a replacement can be found for the panel.
1) I observed that there were no enough consultation and preparation from the side of Interviewing Panels……..there seems to look like they did not gather facts on the table for historical informed references……then put up objective questioning according to fact-finding for ease of reference and compare notes.
2) That they did not put up statement of facts in an objective manner, as per historical references, so to interject how the candidates would do things differently in light of the New Constitution, and whether the Interviewee has read and is conversant with the New Constitution, and how they will approach implementation through public advocacy in collaboration to deliver and improve the Judicial system effectively……
3) In their own words, express how they intend to build capacity of Judiciary to meet challenges of diversity to perform with Integrity demonstrating personal attributes, the ability to patiently, fairly and professionally deal with colleagues, staff and cases, weighing evidence and discerning facts in an intellectual manner while performing at their best under pressure but with promptness and correct attitude.
4) prompt candidates to speak out their thoughts openly in matters concerning how they view Religion, Tradition and Cultural when making rulings?
5) Ask questions such like, what prompted the candidate to take Law as a Career and What shapes their ruling?
6) Pull out old cases in the file and ask them to look-it-up alongside and pose questions to explain how they arrived at such rulings …..and if given a chance, would they rule it differently……
7) Ask them if they have external links or association, and how those Links or Associations help with improving pattern of work.
8) In their own words, what does he/she intend to deal with closed or overdue pending files when added new information surfaces…..and what about the back-logs….What about Transparency and Accountability?
9) Does public opinion shape his/her thoughts in making rulings
10) Investigation takes time and costs money, how will the candidate go about this matter…. is his/her opinion, explain….what would you be looking for……
11) To those who were earlier politically appointed….ask…..Were you caught off guard by the controversy over your political appointment?
12) How do you view politics and the wealthy shaping your judgment…….
13) At times there are embarrassing situations that happen at the court, do you discuss those embarrassments with staff and colleague, what do you do in such cases……?
14) In a conversation, how do you relate to colleagues and other staff members of the bar, do you have other judges you are so intimate to who have influence over you in your judgement?……OR do you discuss to share opinion and compare notes before making rulings……Explain…..What are your weakest points and what are your strongest points in taking this position of Responsibility……in your own words, What factors made you believe in yourself that you are suitable for this position
We want to see things like this……engaging in a discussion forum to make the candidates explain themselves clearly…….
Those who have applied are good enough candidates, and Gender issue MUST take precedence.
I am satisfied……We will get a Responsible CJ who will perform and deliver according to job specification.
Judy Miriga
Diaspora Spokesperson
Executive Director
Confederation Council Foundation for Africa Inc.,
USA
http://socioeconomicforum50.blogspot.com
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Day 3: Search for CJ (May 6, 2011)
Ghosts of the past haunt Gicheru’s successors
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Four down, six more to go and perceived controversial rulings and judgments continue to characterize
the Judicial Service Commission’s vetting of applicants for the position of chief justice. Court of appeal
judges Samuel Bosire and Joseph Nyamu were the men on the spot today. Here’s NTV’s Jane Kiyo
with part of what transpired on day 2
Rawal CJ interview
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Chief Justice Interviews
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Interviews for the 10 candidates shortlisted for the vacant position of Kenya’s chief justice continued yesterday, with court of appeal judge, justice Samuel Bosire and justice Joseph Nyamu appearing before the panel, comprising members of the judicial service commission. At some point during the interviews, the two judges found the going tough as their academic and professional records were scrutinised with a toothcomb. Willis Raburu attended yesterday’s sessions and filed this report.
Interviews for CJ begin
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Interviews for the position of Chief Justice have finally kicked off. The ten candidates shortlisted will undergo face to face open interviews with the judicial service commission for the next one week. Al-Nasir Visram who had earlier been controversially nominated by the President was the first to be face the Judicial Service Commission.
Ghosts of the past haunt Gicheru’s successors
Uploaded by NTVKenya on May 4, 2011
http://www.ntv.co.ke
Four down, six more to go and perceived controversial rulings and judgments continue to characterize the Judicial Service Commission’s vetting of applicants for the position of chief justice. Court of appeal judges Samuel Bosire and Joseph Nyamu were the men on the spot today. Here’s NTV’s Jane Kiyo with part of what transpired on day 2