{
  "id": 19833498,
  "title": "Hassan Omar Daffa appointed Kenya’s new Chief Kadhi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/hassan-omar-daffa-appointed-kenyas-new-chief-kadhi-19833498",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T16:07:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/hassan-omar-daffa-appointed-kenyas-new-chief-kadhi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hon. Hassan Omar Daffa has been appointed as Kenya's new Chief Kadhi, replacing the late Sheikh AbdulHalim Hussein, according to a statement from Chief Justice Martha Koome. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) confirmed that Daffa's appointment follows a competitive recruitment process in line with the Constitution. Koome expressed gratitude to the Muslim community, observers, and other stakeholders for their valuable contributions to the recruitment process. The Chief Justice reiterated the JSC's commitment to fair, competitive, transparent, and merit-based recruitment, guided by the Constitution and principles of good governance. Koome emphasized the Commission's dedication to strengthening the administration of justice and building public trust in the Judiciary.",
  "summary": "The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has appointed Hon. Hassan Omar Daffa as the new Chief Kadhi succeeding the late Sheikh AbdulHalim Hussein. In a statement, Chief Justice Martha Koome said Daffa brings extensive experience in Islamic jurisprudence and judicial service, having previously served as a Principal Kadhi. Simialrly, Koome noted that his appointment followed a […] The post Hassan…",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Hassan Omar Daffa Appointed Kenya’s New Chief Kadhi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/hassan-omar-daffa-appointed-kenyas-new-chief-kadhi",
        "published": "2026-11-13T12:58:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Judicial Service Commission appoints Hassan Omar Daffa as Kenya’s new Chief Kadhi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/judicial-service-commission-appoints-hassan-omar-daffa-as-kenyas-new",
        "published": "2026-11-13T14:18:16.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}