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Why Isaac Ruto's job at JSC is on the line

Isaac Ruto

Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto (left) and former Kanu Secretary General Nick Salat at the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party consultative forum for elected leaders and aspirants for various positions at Bomet IAAF Stadium on January 7, 2025.

Photo credit: Vitalis Kimutai | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Former JSC Vice Chairperson Macharia Njeru wants Mr Ruto to resign from the commission.
  • Mr Isaac Ruto has declared interest in Bomet Governor’s seat in next year's General Election.


Former Bomet County Governor Isaac Ruto’s neutrality at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a subject of questions over accusations of being involved in active partisan politics associated with President William Ruto’s UDA party. 

Immediate former JSC Vice Chairperson Macharia Njeru in a protest letter laid before Chief Justice Martha Koome, who chairs JSC, wants Mr Ruto the former Bomet County Governor to resign from the commission citing his presence at the recent UDA National Governing Council (NGC) meeting at State House.