Court of Appeal
Kenya's Court of Appeal last week upheld the death sentence against Daniel Njihia Miano, who had appealed his original 14-year prison term. Miano was convicted of robbery with violence in a September 2010 attack in Ritaya village, Nyandarua County. The ruling highlights the risks of appealing criminal convictions.
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted 35 people for Court of Appeal judge positions, a potentially historic move by including judges from specialized courts for the first time. Among those selected are prominent lawyers such as Ahmed Issack Hassan and Katwa Kigen. The appointments aim to reduce the backlog of cases in the appeals court.