CJ Koome nominates members to civil society disputes tribunal
Eunice Adoyo has been proposed as Chairperson, with Cristabel Mideva, Elizabeth Mbithi, Leonard Kinyulusi and Mohamed Sheikh Nur nominated as members.
Chief Justice Martha Koome has nominated five individuals to serve on the Public Benefit Organisations Dispute Tribunal, taking a key step in setting up the body that will handle disputes in the civil society sector.
Eunice Adoyo has been proposed as Chairperson, with Cristabel Mideva, Elizabeth Mbithi, Leonard Kinyulusi and Mohamed Sheikh Nur nominated as members.
The names have been forwarded to the National Assembly for vetting and approval under the Public Benefit Organisations Act.
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula confirmed receipt of the nomination during Tuesday’s House sitting and directed the relevant committee to begin the approval process.
“The Chief Justice conveys that she has appointed the following persons as Chairperson and Members of the Public Benefit Organisations Dispute Tribunal and now seeks the approval of the National Assembly,” Wetang’ula told the House.
He asked the committee to notify the nominees and the public of the date and venue for the approval hearings and to table its report by June 18, 2025, to allow the House to act within legal timelines.
The tribunal is anchored in Section 50(1) of the Public Benefit Organisations Act No. 18 of 2013, which gives the Chief Justice powers to appoint members with the approval of Parliament.
Once operational, the tribunal will handle complaints arising from breaches of the Act, process appeals, and carry out any roles given by the law.
If Parliament approves the nominations, Adoyo will lead the tribunal’s work, preside over hearings she attends, assign cases, and manage tribunal panels.
She will also handle evidence, oversee witness appearances, ensure proper documentation, and issue rulings and orders.
She will guide the tribunal’s work and ensure it runs professionally and ethically.
The four other members will participate in all tribunal hearings, take part in preparing rulings, and help meet the tribunal’s goals.
They will also support its performance, offer technical input, and help maintain professional and ethical standards.
