Former Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto has been elected the vice chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission.
Rutto was elected unanimously by the members of the Judicial Service Commission during a meeting held on June 7, 2024.
Rutto is a representative of the public in the Commission having been appointed on June 15, 2023, pursuant to Article 171 (2) (h) of the constitution.
According to JSC, Rutto espouses values of inclusivity, accessibility and responsiveness in leadership and management.
He previously served as Governor of Bomet County (2013-2017) and the Chairperson of the Council of Governors.
He also served as a Member of Parliament of Chepalungu Constituency from 1998 to 2002 and 2008 to 2012.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics, Sociology and Political Science from the University of Nairobi.
Rutto takes over from Macharia Njeru whose term at the commission expired in May 2024.
