Environment and Land Court Judges

Academic and professional qualifications

• PhD candidate at the Faculty of Law, University of Nairobi (Ongoing).
• Master of Laws in Environmental Law from University of Nairobi
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2001

He has over 21 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2012 and has served in Malindi, Machakos and Nairobi.

He was elected ELC Presiding Judge in 2022 

Previous Experience

• Litigation counsel in the firms of Kiogora Mutai & Company Advocates and Ndung’u Njoroge & Kwach Advocates
• Worked at the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission

Hon Lady Justice Anne Abongó Omollo, MBS, was born in Kisumu County.

She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Master of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1996

She has over 26 years experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land

Court Judge in 2012 and has served in Nairobi, Busia, Mombasa and Bungoma

Previous Experience

• Partner at Anne Omollo & Kowino advocates.
• Lecturer, Maseno University.
• Practiced law under the name Anne Omollo & Co.

Other Responsibilities

• BOM member, Ongielore Primary School
• Served as BOD Nyabondo Mission Hospital
• Chairperson, CUC Busia ELC Court

 Interests

• Watching football
• Empowering women
• Nourishing her spiritual life

Hon. Mr. Justice John Mutungi was born in Meru County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Masters in Business Administration from Kenya Methodist

University

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (CPSK)
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1980

He has over 42 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2012 and has served in Milimani, Kisii, Nakuru and Kerugoya

Previous Experience

• Managing Partner Muthoga Gaturu & Company Advocates
• Partner Muthoga Gaturu & Company Advocates

Other Responsibilities

• Member of the Judiciary Building Infrastructure and

Facilities Development Committee (BIDC).

• Served as Chair in the Environment and Land Court

Committee on the Development of ELC Practice Direction

2014.

• Served in the committee on the Development of ELC Bench-book 2018/2019.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (M. Arb).
• Chair of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Nairobi Ethics Committee between 2006 and 2009.

Interests

• Travelling and sightseeing
• Nature lover

Hon. Mr. Justice Boaz Olao, MBS, was born in Nairobi County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates

He has a wealth of experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2012 has served in Kerugoya, Bungoma and Busia.

For his service to the nation, in 2019, he was awarded the Order of Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS)

Previous Experience

• Appointed District Magistrate (DM II) in 1982.
• Served in Machakos, Eldoret, Kiambu, Nairobi, Thika, Mombasa and Kisumu rising through the ranks to Chief Magistrate.

 Other Responsibilities

• Chairman, Auctioneers Licensing Board (2011-2017).
• Championing sports activities in the Judiciary.
• Member of the team that developed ELC Bench Book in 2018.
• Editor, HAKIMU Newsletter published by the KMJA in the 1990s.

Interest

• Football
• Music
• Athletics
• Wildlife documentaries

Hon Justice Antony Oteng’o Ombwayo was born in Kakamega County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of

Law

• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1996

He has over 26 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2012 and has served in Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret and Nyeri

Previous Experience

• Litigation Counsel, Attorney General Chambers.
• Senior Principal Litigation Counsel, Attorney General Chambers.
• Attorney in cases at the East African Court of Justice.

Justice Antony Kimani Kaniaru was born in Nyeri County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Masters in Business Administration from Kenya Methodist University.
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1990

He has over 32 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as Judge of the Environment and Land

Court in 2012 and has served in Kisumu, Busia, Kericho, and Embu.

Previous Experience

• Justice Kaniaru started working in the Judiciary in 1990. He was a District Magistrate (II) Professional and rose through the ranks until 2012 when he became a judge.
• As a Magistrate, he served in Kitui, Mwingi, Butere, Tigania, Nkubu, Thika and Murang’a.

Hon Lady Justice Lucy Nyambura Gacheru holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Masters of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1996

She has over 26 years experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land Court

Judge in 2012 and has served in Nairobi, Thika and Murang’a.

Previous Experience

• Advocate in the Law Firm of Wanjama & Co. Advocates.
• Appointed District Magistrate II (Professional) in 1997 and rose through the ranks to become a Senior Principal Magistrate in charge of Anti-Corruption Court at Milimani Law Courts.

Other Responsibilities

• Executive Member of International Association of Women Judges - Kenya Chapter (IAWJ- K) Interests
• Passionate about environmental conservation

Hon. Lady Justice Lucy Njoki Waithaka was born in Nakuru County.

She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Master of Arts in International Studies from University of Nairobi
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1992

She has over 30 years experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2012 and has served in Elgeyo Marakwet, Nyeri and Nakuru.

Previous Experience

• State Counsel at the Attorney General’s Chambers from 1991 – 2012.

Hon. Mr. Justice Stephen Murigi Kibunja was born in Muranga County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Certificate in Court Administration from Koica, South Korea
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1988

He has over 34 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2012 and has served in Mombasa, Eldoret, Kisumu and Busia

Previous Experience

• Chief Court Administrator, Judiciary (2008-2012)
• Appointed as a District Magistrate II (Professional) in 1989 and served in Embu, Runyenjes, Nanyuki, Machakos, Kakamega, Garissa, Meru and Kiambu rising through the ranks to Chief Magistrate
• Appointed as State Counsel (II) in 1988

Other responsibilities

• Chair, Secretary and member to several Judiciary Committees between 2008 and 2012
• Chair of ELC Court Users Committee in the stations served
• Member of Leadership and Management Team in the stations served

Interests

• Farming
• Travelling
• Jogging

Hon. Mr. Justice Elijah Ogoti Obaga was born in Kisii County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications: -

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1996
• Certified Public Secretary

He has over 26 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Judge in 2012 and has served in Eldoret, Nairobi and Kitale

Previous Experience

• Appointed as Senior Resident Magistrate in 2004.
• Served in Nairobi, Busia, Kakamega and Kerugoya rising through the ranks to Senior Principal Magistrate.
• Worked at Robson Harris & Co. Advocates specializing in commercial litigation and criminal cases
• Employed at Bowry, Maraga & Co. Advocates

Other responsibilities

• Member of Process Servers Committee.
• Member of Leadership and Management Committee at Eldoret
• Member of Board of Management, Chibwobi Secondary School

Interests

• Mountain hiking
• Soccer
• Gardening

Hon. Lady Justice Kossy Bor holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2000

She was appointed a Judge of the Environment and Land

Court in 2016 and has served in Milimani and Nanyuki.

Previous Experience

• Worked at Hamilton Harrison and Mathews as an associate
• Attorney and investigator, Kenya Anti-Corruption

Commission (which later became the Ethics and Anti-

Corruption Commission)

• Appointed Kenya’s focal point for asset recovery for international cooperation from 2013 to November 2016
• Elected President of the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency

Network for Eastern Africa (ARINEA) from November 2013 to September 2016

Other Responsibilities

• Elected President of the Kenya Judges Welfare Association (KJWA) in September 2021.
• Served in the Judiciary Committee that drafted the Judicial Code of Conduct.
• Represents the ELC in the Rules Committee of the Judiciary.

Interests

• Enjoys reading, taking long walks and spending time in nature.
• Passionate about the environment, justice, integrity and public service.

Hon. Lady Justice Jane Muyoti Onyango holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Certificate courses in Gender and Development (KIT

Institute Netherlands), Treaty Monitoring (New York)

• Certificates in Legislative Drafting, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Public Interest Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Report Writing.

She has over 30 years experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2016 and has served in Eldoret, Kericho and Kisii

Previous Experience

• State Counsel at the Attorney General’s office.
• Litigation counsel.
• Worked for FIDA-Kenya rising through the ranks from

Legal Counsel to Executive Director.

• Senior Legal Advisor at GIZ.
• Consultant for the United Nations Development Program, UN Women, GIZ and local NGOs in the areas of Human Rights, Gender, Strategic Planning and Policy

Development.

Interests

• Reading
• Farming
• Cooking
• Jogging

Hon. Lady Justice Christine Atieno Ochieng was born in Siaya County.

She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Masters in Women’s Law from University of Zimbabwe
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Pune
• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Sociology) from M. S. University of Baroda
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1997
• Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Certificate in Legislative Drafting

She has over 25 years experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2016 and has served in Machakos and Kajiado

Previous Experience

• Executive Director, FIDA Kenya.
• Senior Policy Advisor, Ipas Africa Alliance.
• National Adviser /Coordinator for the UNFPA/UNICEF Joint Female Genital Mutilation/Cut (FGM/C) Programme.
• Program Officer- Advocacy, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA).
• Senior Program Officer - Women’s Rights

Monitoring, Research and Advocacy Programme

FIDA Kenya.

• Senior Program Officer in-charge - Kisumu Legal

Aid Clinic FIDA Kenya.

• Associate Advocate at Behan & Okero Advocates, Kisumu.

Other responsibilities

• Member of the committee that drafted the

Guidelines on Judiciary’s Peer Review Framework for Judges.

Interests

• Advocacy on human rights, environmental rights, land rights, gender equality and equity and children’s rights
• Travelling
• Reading
• Cooking

Hon. Mr. Justice Bernard Mweresa Eboso was born in Vihiga County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Master of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1995

He has over 27 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court

Judge in 2016 and has served in Nairobi and Thika.

Previous Experience

• Was a practicing advocate for 22 years. Provided comprehensive legal services to corporate and individual clientele on diverse areas of law including litigation, conveyance, insurance and arbitration.

Other Responsibilities

• Training of magistrates and knowledge-sharing with colleague judges in various aspects of the law.
• Member of Judiciary Loans Committee.
• Member of Judiciary Transport Committee.
• Member of Judiciary Taskforce on Environment and Land Disputes Bench Book.
• Board Chair of Moi Girls High School, Vokoli.
• Non - Executive Director of Sabatia Eye Hospital.
• Authored “Judicialization of Politics under the Constitution of Kenya 2010” among other scholarly works.
• Board Member, Sabatia Eye Hospital

Interests

• Ardent gardener
• Board Member, Sabatia Eye Hospital

Hon. Lady Justice (Dr.) Millicent Odeny was born in Kisumu County.

She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Doctor of Laws (LLD) from the University of Pretoria
• Masters in Women’s Law from the University of Zimbabwe
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Certificate in Legislative Drafting and several advanced short course certificates in Human Rights from the University of Pretoria
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1992

She has over 30 years experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land

Court Judge in 2016 and has served in Eldoret and Malindi.

Previous Experience

• Principal Lecturer at the Kenya School of Law.
• Land Lawyer for a USAID funded project in South

Sudan.

• Worked as a Consultant for various INGOs, NGOs and government institution both locally and internationally.
• Was in private practice in the firm of M. A Odeny & Co. Advocates.

Other Responsibilities

• Lead consultant for the Land Policy Initiative (LPI) study on “Strengthening women’s land rights in Africa” published in 2013.
• Carried out research on women’s land rights, monitoring and evaluation of projects and development of Strategic Plans.
• Trained Judges and Prosecutors at the Ministry of Justice in South Sudan on Rule of Law.
• Developed forest, environment by-laws for counties.

Interests

• Training
• Sharing experiences and best practices of new innovative ideas

Hon. Lady Justice Lucy Mbugua holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws Degree from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates

She has a wealth of experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land

Court Judge in 2016 and has served in Meru, Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu and Nairobi.

Previous Experience

• Appointed District Magistrate II (Professional) in 1994.
• Served in Kitale, Maseno, Nyando, Karatina, Embu, Nairobi - Milimani Criminal Division and Machakos rising through the ranks to Chief Magistrate.

Other Responsibilities

• Member of Active Case Management Steering Committee in criminal cases.
• Facilitator BIOS ELC Induction trainings.

Interests

• Promoting women’s land rights; environmental protection and case management.

Hon. Lady Justice Nelly Matheka was born in Mombasa County.

She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Masters of International Human Rights Law from the University of Lund, Sweden
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Post Graduate Diploma in International Human Rights Law, University of Lund, Sweden.
• Post Graduate Diploma in International Law and Organization for Development, Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, Netherlands
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1989

She has over 30 years in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land Judge in 2016 and has served in Mombasa and Kakamega

Previous Experience

• Worked at Parliamentary Council at Attorney General Chambers.
• Appointed District Magistrate II and rose to the rank of Principal Magistrate/Principal Deputy Registrar, High Court of Kenya.
• Worked in various companies in private sector as a Corporation Secretary, Legal and Human Resource Director.

Other responsibilities

• Fellow of the Institute of Certified Secretaries.
• Member of Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) and former Vice Chairman.

Interests

• Travelling
• Cooking

• Environmental conservation

Hon. Mr. Justice Yuvinalis Angima holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Master of Laws from University of South Africa
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Certified Professional Mediator
• Certified Secretary (CS)
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1998

He has over 24 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2016 and has served in Embu and Nyahururu.

Previous Experience

• Worked as a litigation advocate in the law firms of Migos

Ogamba & Co. Advocates; Mamicha & Co. Advocates and Rachier & Amollo Advocates.

• Worked at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) as an Attorney in the Department of Civil Litigation and Asset Recovery.
• Worked at the Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) as Director of Legal and Advisory Services.
• Served as Corporation Secretary of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

Hon. Mr. Justice Charles Kimutai Yano was born in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1992 He has over 30 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2016 and has served in Mombasa, Meru and Chuka.

Previous Experience

Has 24 years experience in legal practice in core areas of land law and environmental law in the following law firms: J. M. Wafula & co. Advocates; Kiangoi & Co. Advocates; Tum & Co. Advocates and C. K. Yano & Co. Advocates.

Other responsibilities

• Chair, ELC Court Users Committees (CUC)
• Chair, Bar-Bench Committees

Hon. Mr. Justice Mohammed Noor Kullow was born in Mandera County

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1996

He was appointed as a Judge of the Environment and Land Court in 2016.

Previous Experience

• Private practise and consultant with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) as a legal advisor to the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Hon. Mr. Justice James O. Olola was born in Siaya County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Masters of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Post Graduate Certificate in Corruption Studies from

Hong Kong University (HKU SPACE)

• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1998

He has over 24 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court

Judge in 2016 and has served in Malindi and Nyeri

Previous Experience

• Practised Law in Nairobi and Nakuru between 1998 and 2006.
• Coordinator, Directorate of Legal Services and Assets Recovery, Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (now Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission).
• Director, Complaints Management and Legal Services in the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).

Other Responsibilities

• Chair of the Rift Valley Branch, Law Society of Kenya.
• Member of the National Council on Administration of

Justice’s Committee on Bail and Bond.

Interests

• Empowering the girl child
• Supporter of youth groups
• Football

Hon. Lady Justice Mary Clausina Oundo holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Masters in Women’s Law from University of Zimbabwe
• Bachelor of Law from University of Mumbai (Bombay)
• Bachelor of General Law from University of Bombay
• Bachelor of Arts (Sociology Honors) from Punjab University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1999

She has over 22 years experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land Court

Judge in 2016 and has served in Nyahururu, Nyeri and Kericho.

Previous Experience

• Legal practitioner in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution
• Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecution

Other Responsibilities

• Participated in the formulation of the Bench Book on Environment and Land Matters.
• Headed the Anti-money Laundering Division at ODPP.
• Chaired the Tender Evaluation Committee at ODPP.
• Member of: the Money Laundering Round table; the Taskforce on Bail and Bond; Bail and Bond implementation Committee.
• Member of Audit Committee, the Negotiation, Inspection and Acceptance Committee, Disposal Committee.
• Interviewer for promotion/recruitment of prosecutors and facilitated the induction and trial advocacy course for the newly recruited Prosecution Counsel.

Interests

• Swimming and athletics
• Farming
• Fashion
• Music
• Loves dogs

Hon. Mr. Justice Mwangi Njoroge holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws Degree from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1997

He has over 25 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Judge in 2016 and has served in Kitale and Nakuru.

Previous Experience

• State Counsel at the Attorney General’s Chambers rising through the ranks to the position of Chief State Counsel - Litigation.
• Headed the Environment and Land and the Constitutional Petitions Divisions of the Civil Litigation Department of the Attorney General’s Office.
• Appointed Secretary to the Privatization Tribunal in 2014.

Other responsibilities

• Represented the office in the Public Complaints Committee on Environment from 2004 to 2012.

Interests

• Natural environment

• Scrabble

Hon. Lady Justice J.G Kemei was appointed Judge of the Environment and Land Court in 2016.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree cum laude from USIU & Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
• Master of Laws (LLM) from University of Nairobi.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from University of Nairobi.
• Advocate of the High of Kenya.

Professional Affiliations/Memberships

Member:

• International Association of Women Judges – Kenya Chapter.
• Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association.
• Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Kenya.
• Certified Public Secretaries (ICPS-Kenya).
• Kenya Institute of Management.
• Certified Board Member.
• Accredited Governance Auditor.
• Certified Pension Trustee.

Previous Experience

• Member, Law Society of Kenya; East Africa Law

Society and Commonwealth Lawyers Association (until 2016).

• Served and retired from the boards/associations of high performing institutions.

Interests

• Empowering women to be catalysts for socio-economic transformation of communities.
• Youth mentorship and empowerment.

• Enthusiast of sustainable conservation of the environment to mitigate the effects of climate change in her community and beyond

Hon. Lady Justice Loice Komingoi was born in Kericho County.

She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1993

She has over 29 years experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2016 and has served in Mombasa, Milimani Courts and Kajiado.

Previous Experience

• Appointed as a District Magistrate (II) Professional in 1995.
• Served in Kisii, Nyamira, Nakuru, Thika and City Court rising through the ranks to Chief Magistrate.

Other Responsibilities

• Member of Board of Management at Cheborge Girl’s High school-Litein.

Interests

• Engaging in charitable activities
• Reading
• Travelling

Hon. Mr. Justice Dalmas Omondi Ohungo was born in Siaya County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws degree from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1998

He has over 24 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2016 and has served in Nakuru and Kakamega.

Previous Experience

• Advocate with over 16 years experience in civil litigation and conveyancing
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
• Certified Professional Mediator duly accredited by the Judiciary’s Mediation Accreditation Committee.

Other Responsibilities

• Served as Vice Chairman of Council of Mombasa Law Society.
• Founder member and co-convenor of the Mombasa Inns of Court.

Interests

• Travelling
• Listening to music
• Mentorship

Hon. Mr. Justice Enock Cherono Chirchir was born in Baringo County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1993

He has over 29 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court

Judge in 2016 and has served in Garissa, Kerugoya and Bungoma.

Previous Experience

• Worked as an associate with Kandie Kimutai & Co. Advocates (1993 – 1995).
• Legal Officer and rose through the ranks to become the Company Secretary with Kenya Times Media Trust (1995 - 1997).
• Established the firm of Cherono & Co. Advocates (1997 - 2004).
• Appointed as a Senior Resident Magistrate and served in Nairobi Supreme Court), Milimani, Webuye and Wajir rising through the ranks to Senior Principal Magistrate.

Hon. Mr. Justice Justice George M. A Ongondo was born in Nyamira County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Master of Public Administration, Maasai Mara University
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Post Graduate in Legislative Drafting courtesy of Overseas Development Association and the Attorney General’s Chambers, Kenya.
• Certified Public Secretary (K) and a member of the

Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK)

• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1995

He has over 28 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2016 and has served in Migori and Homa Bay.

Previous Experience

• He was appointed as a District Magistrate II (Professional) in 2000. Thereafter, he was promoted to Resident Magistrate, Senior Resident Magistrate, Principal Magistrate and Senior Principal Magistrate.

He served as a Magistrate in Molo and as a Magistrate and Head of Station at Bomet, Lodwar, Kapenguria, Oyugis and Kericho.

• The Judge was appointed as a State Counsel in 1995. He served at the Attorney General’s Chambers in Nairobi and rose from the rank of State Counsel II to State Counsel I.

He served in the Complaints Commission and Public Prosecutions Departments.

Hon. Mr. Justice Charles Gitonga Mbogo was born in Embu County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Master of Laws from University of Haifa in the State of Israel
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1988

He has over 34 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2016 and has served in Makueni and Narok.

Previous Experience

• Appointed District Magistrate (DM II) in 1988 rising through the ranks to become a Chief Magistrate in 2007.

Other Responsibilities

• Pioneered the establishment of Court Users Committee (CUC) in Kisii and Eldoret Law Courts in 2007 and 2009 respectively.
• Pioneered the Case tracking system installed in the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Eldoret Law Courts in 2009/2010.
• Training in Court Annexed Mediation.
• Training of police investigators in forensic investigations in conjunction with the Government Chemists and Physicians for Human Rights.

• Participated in the revitalization of the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) in 1995

Interests

• Reading
• Farming
• Rearing pets

Hon. Mr. Justice Oguttu Mboya was born in Muhoroni.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Master of Laws (LLM) from University of Nairobi (Ongoing)
• Master of Arts in Environmental Law (MEL) (On going)
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1996

He has over 26 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2021 and has served in Nairobi.

Previous Experience

Practiced law with the following law firms:

• M/S Ombija and Company Advocates.
• M/S Khan and Katiku Advocates.
• M/S Oguttu Mboya and Company Advocates.
• M/S Oguttu, Ochwangi, Ochwal and Company Advocates.
• M/S Oguttu Mboya, Ochwal and Partners Advocates.

Interests

• Hockey
• Football

Hon Mr. Justice Lucas Leperes Naikuni was born in Narok County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelors of Laws from University of New Delhi, India
• Bachelors of Arts (Honors) degrees in Sociology, Public Administration and Political Science from Panjab University, India
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1999.

He has over 23 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2021 and has served in Mombasa.

Previous Experience

• Managing Partner of the Messrs. Naikuni, Ngaah & Miencha (NNM) Co. Advocates
• National Coordinator - Civic Education Program, National Council of NGOs
• Legal Affairs Officer at the National Council of NGOs
• Associate at Messrs Moitalel Ole Kenta Advocates

Hon Mr. Justice Michael Ngolo Mwanyale holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2007

He has over15 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2021 and has served in Kapsabet.

Previous Experience

• Practising Law at M. N. Mwanyale Advocates
• Worked at J. M. Makau Advocates; Nyachoti & Company Advocates; Muturi Kamande Advocates and Macharia Mwangi & Njeru Advocates

Other responsibilities

• Chair of Nandi County Court Users Committee
• Board Member at St. Thomas Girls, St. Patricks Academy as well as Pwani Vocational School for the Deaf in Kilifi County

Hon. Lady Justice Addraya Edda Dena holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates

The Hon. Judge has a wealth of experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2021 and has served in Kwale.

Previous Experience

• Served as the General Manager Legal Services & Corporation Secretary, Kenya Ports Authority
• Chief Legal Officer WRMA
• Head of Compliance & Ethics, Law Society of Kenya
• Associate advocate, Kanyi Juma & Company Advocates

Hon. Lady Justice Lilian Gathoni Kimani was born in Kiambu County.

She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Master of Laws from University of Nairobi (ongoing)
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1991

She has over 31 years experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land Court

Judge in 2021 and has served in Kitui.

Previous Experience

• Partner at L. G. Kimani & Co. Advocates.
• Litigation Counsel at the Office of the Attorney General.
• Litigation and Conveyance lawyer Gathirwa & Co. Advocates.

Interests

• Passionate about conserving, growing and allowing the environment to thrive
• Travelling
• Women and children rights

Hon. Mr. Justice Mugo Kamau Cherere was born in Nakuru County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1990

He has over 32 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2021 and has served in Nyamira.

Previous Experience

• Litigation counsel at Kamere & Company Advocates.
• Worked in the firm of Mugo Kamau & Co. Advocates.

Other Responsibilities

• Board member of several schools.

• Member of the Task Force on Affordable Secondary Education

Hon. Mr. Justice Edward Karoph Wabwoto was born in Kakamega County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from Moi University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2007
• Certificate in Legislative drafting from the Kenya School of Law

He has over 15 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court

Judge in 2021 and has served in Nairobi.

Previous Experience

• Senior Legal Officer, National Environment Management

Authority (NEMA).

• Practised Law at Omondi, Waweru and Co. Advocates,

Mombasa.

Other responsibilities

• Served as a member of the Environmental and Natural Resources Committee, Constitutional Reform Committee, Human Rights/Public Interest and Legal Aid Committees of the Law Society of Kenya.

Interests

• Football
• Travel
• Philanthropy

Hon. Lady Justice Anne Yatich Koross was born in Trans Nzoia County.

She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Master of Laws Degree from the University of East London (On-going)
• Bachelor of Law Degree from Moi University
• Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2004

She has over 18 years experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2021 and has served in Siaya.

Previous Experience

Worked in various capacities as an advocate and arbitrator.

Other Responsibilities

• Co-chairs the Leadership Management Team; Bar- Bench Meetings and ELC Court Users Committee in Siaya Law Courts.
• Certified Arbitrator.

Interests

• Wildlife and art

Hon Mr. Justice Maxwell Gicheru holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates

He has a wealth of experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2021 and has served in Kajiado

Previous Experience

• He joined the Judiciary in 1987 and worked in different magistrate cadres.
• He served in Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Dadaab Mobile Court, Meru, Maua, Kitui, Mutomo Mobile Court, Kakamega, Machakos, Kisii Kitale, Mombasa and Embu.

Other Responsibilities

Served as a member of various Judiciary committees including:

• Process Servers Committee
• Magistrates and Kadhis Court Manual Committee
• Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual Review Committee
• Active Case Management Steering Committee.
• Mentored young lawyers, magistrates, and Judiciary staff across the country.

Interests

• Travelling and mountain climbing
• Reading and African history
• Farming
• Football and athletics
• Word games such as crosswords and scrabble

Hon. Lady Justice Jacqueline Ann Akhalemesi

Anam was born in Kakamega County.

She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Master of International Studies from University of Nairobi,
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in1995

She has over 27 years experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2021 and has served in Nairobi.

Previous Experience

• Chief Executive Officer, Council of Governors.
• Chair, Legal and Intergovernmental Relations – Transition Authority.
• Human Rights Officer and Gender Focal Point– UNDP Kenya Country Office.
• National Coordinator CBSI – Nile Basin Initiative.
• Gender and Advocacy Development Advisor – SNV.
• Children Rights Development Advisor – SNVStreet Children Program.
• Programme Officer Gender Violence and Legal Awareness Advisor - FIDA (K).
• Programme Officer – Legal Resources Foundation.

Other Responsibilities

• Member, Pan African Association of Land, Labour and Environmental Judges.
• Member, East African Women Lawyers (EWALA).
• Member, Senior Women Citizen.
• Member, International Association of Jurists.
• Member of the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA).

Interests

• Enthusiastic about being part of a green social, political and economic eco-system
• Founding and growing governance institutions
• Travelling
• Women and children rights

Hon. Justice Dr. iur Fred Nyagaka was born in Kisii County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Doctor of the Rights/Law (Dr. iur) in Human Rights and Constitutional Law from the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Democratic Governance from Ohio Northern University
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1996
• Outstanding LL.M Student Award of the Pettit College of Law of 2007-08

He has over 26 years in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2021 and has served in Kitale.

Previous Experience

• Dean of the School of Law, Kisii University and Lecturer and Chair of Department of

Public Law at the School.

• Founding Coordinator, Faculty of Law, Kabarak University.
• Part-time lecturer of Law in Egerton University, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Kabarak University and Kenya Methodist University.
• Partner with M/S Nyachiro Nyagaka & Co Advocates, Eldoret and Nakuru.
• Practiced as M/S M C Getanda & Co. Advocates, Nakuru.
• Associate, M/S Nyairo & Co. Advocates, Eldoret.
• Associate, M/S BA Siganga & Co. Advocates, Kisumu.

Other works

• Published two book chapters and three articles in refereed journals

Hon. Mr. Justice Christopher Kyania Nzili was born in Kitui County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Master of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1998

He has over 24 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court

Judge in 2021 and has served in Meru.

Previous Experience

• Engaged in private practice from 1998 to 2021.

Other Responsibilities

• Member of the Chattered Institute of Arbitrators,

UK (2005).

• Member of the Committee of Experts as a Civic

Educator in 2010.

Hon Mr. Justice Mugo David Mwangi was born in Nyeri

County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws degree from University of Nairobi
• Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Certified Secretary and a member of the Institute of

Certified Secretaries of Kenya

• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2000

He has over 22 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge

in 2021 and has served in Nairobi.

Previous Experience

• Private legal practitioner - 2000-2013
• Speaker of the County Assembly of Nyeri -2013-2017
• Legal Advisor to the Nyeri County Governor - 2017-2020

Other Responsibilities

• Life member of the Kenya Red Cross Society.
• Served as the Chairperson of the Nyeri County branch of the Kenya Red Cross Society (2015-2017).
• Member of various schools Boards of Management.
• Actively engaged in mentorship of students in high schools and tertiary education institutions.

Interests

• Avid reader of history, fiction, biographies and leadership books.
• Favourite Judge of all times is Lord Atkin of the ‘neighbour principle’.

Hon Lady Justice Lynette Achieng’ Omollo is from Migori County.

She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Master of Laws in Environmental Law and Policy from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London
• Bachelor of Arts in Academic Law from Mangalore University, India
• Bachelor of Laws from Mangalore University, India
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2005

She has over 17 years experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land Court

Judge in 2021 and has served in Nakuru.

Previous Experience

• Litigation partner at Siganga & Co. Advocates
• Lecturer at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology; Catholic University of Eastern Africa; University of Nairobi and Kisii University
• Legal Assistant at Client Earth, London UK.
• Associate at Amit Gadhia & Co. Advocates

Other responsibilities

• Paid and pro-bono short term assignments for various Non-governmental Organisations: FIDA-Kenya, Hope for Victoria Children, Kituo cha Sheria, Plan International and Ace-Africa (Kenya)

Hon. Mr. Justice Emmanuel Mutwana Washe hails from Kilifi County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws Degree from Moi University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in the year 2005

He was appointed as a Judge the Environment & Land Court in 2021 and has served in Kilgoris.

Previous Experience

• Private practitioner specializing in commercial litigation and conveyancing.
• Worked with the following law firms: Timamy & Company, Advocates; Madzayo Mrima & Company Advocates; Inamdar & Inamdar Advocates; Bengi Miriti & Associates
• Established E. M. Washe & Associates Advocates law firm in 2010.

Other Responsibilities

• Chair of the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) South Nyanza Chapter.

Hon Lady Justice Annet Nyukuri was born in Bungoma County.

She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Master of Laws in Environmental Law from University of Nairobi
• Bachelor of Laws from Moi University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of law
• Certified Professional Mediator
• Certified Public Secretary
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2002

She has over 20 years experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2021 and has served in Machakos.

Previous Experience

• Private legal practitioner
• Council Member of the Law Society of Kenya 2016 - 2018
• Convenor, Gender and Child Law Committee of the Law Society of Kenya between 2016 - 2018
• Vice Chair Person, West Kenya Branch of the Law Society of Kenya 2012 - 2015
• Court Accredited Mediator

Interests

• Passion in promotion of Child Rights in Environmental Protection

Hon Lady Justice Theresa Murigi holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Masters of Laws from University of Nairobi (ongoing)
• Bachelor of Laws from Marathwada University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law

She has a wealth of experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2021 and has served in Makueni

Previous Experience

• Appointed as a Senior Resident Magistrate in 2004 and served in Murang’a, Makadara, City Court, Thika and Milimani Anti-Corruption Court.
• Appointed as a Judge Advocate in 2015 and served in Embakasi Garrison Court Martial.

Other responsibilities

• Member of the Auctioneers Licencing Board in 2018
• Judge Advocate – Court Martial

Hon. Lady Justice Esther Asati holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Master of Laws from University of Nairobi (On going)
• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Certificate in Legislative Drafting; Certificate in Legal Governance Auditing and Professional Mediation.
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1992

She has over 30 years experience in the legal profession.

She was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2021 and has served in Kisumu and Vihiga

Previous Experience

• Director, Legal Services, Nyamira County.
• Sole proprietor Asati & Company Advocates.
• Practised at Chelule & Company Advocates.
• Practised at Ombija Wasuna & Company Advocates.

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge, Vihiga Law Courts.
• Chair of the CUC Vihiga ELC and Chair LMT Vihiga Court.
• Board Member, Kisii Pentecostal Church.
• Previously Pro bono member of FIDA Kenya.
• Board Member Cardinal Otunga High School, Kisii High School, Kereri Girls High school and others.
• Previously Council Member, Kisii National Polytechnic

Interests

• Mentoring • Reading • Legislative drafting • Travelling • Gardening

Hon. Mr. Justice Evans Makori was born in Kisii County.

He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Certificate in Juvenile Delinquent Treatment System for Kenya (JDTS) from the United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFEI) Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1996 He has over 26 years experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2022 and has served in Malindi.

Previous Experience

• Appointed District Magistrate II (Prof.) in 1997 rising through the ranks to Chief Magistrate.
• Served in Nanyuki, Kitui, Mumias, Nyeri, Deputy Registrar ELC Milimani, Meru, Mombasa and Kericho Law Courts.
• Worked as an Advocate in the firm of G. J. Mainye & Co Advocates, Kisii.

Other responsibilities

• Chairman, CRJ Committee Drafting the Heads of Station Manual;
• Member of the following Judiciary working Committees –Active Case Management (ACM) in Criminal Cases; the Judicial Code of Conduct and Ethics Committee; National CSO Committee; National Implementation Team - CCPO programme

• Facilitated trainings in Children and Gender; Election Disputes Resolution 2013, 2017 and 2022 training cycles; High Court Registry and Operations

Manual; Bail and Bond Guidelines and Policy; Capacity Building in the Child Care and Protection Officers (CCPO) programme.

• Member in the development of the Environment and Land Court Practice Directions and Amendments to the ELC Acts, Training and Management Manuals in the CCPO programme, the CJE Curriculum on the Child and the Law “Nuts and Bolts”, the CJE Curriculum on Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), the development of the High Court Registry and Operations Manual, member of the Drafting Team on the Amendments to the Prison Act and the Borstal Institutions Act.

Interest

• Golfing
• Mentoring peers, professionals and students.

Hon. Lady Justice Judith Omange holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws from University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Certificates on Judicial Administration, Case Management, Environmental Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Juvenile Delinquency Treatment.

She has a wealth of judicial and administrative experience in the legal profession. She was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2022 and has served in Nairobi.

Previous Experience

• Registrar of the High Court, responsible for the day to day administration of the High Court.
• Deputy Registrar at the Machakos High Court.
• Magistrate, Nairobi Children’s Court for seven years.

Other responsibilities

• Oversaw the design and piloting of Court Annexed Mediation in Kenya.
• Chair of the Finance and Administration

Committee of the ADR Taskforce that has developed a three-year action plan for Court Annexed Mediation.

• Chair of the Committee that developed the simplified Court Fees Schedule 2021.
• Secretary of the leadership team that spearheaded reforms at Machakos Law Courts which served as a model court for judicial transformation.
• Headed Nairobi Children’s Court which is the inaugural children’s court and oversaw implementation of the Children Act, then a new legislation at the court.
• Secretary of the Kenya Women Judges Association for a period of three years.

Interests

• Passionate about ensuring that Kenyans access justice in the courts
• Reading
• Aerobics

Justice John Walter Wanyonyi 

     Academic & Professional Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (1993)
• Bachelor of Arts, Northwestern Christian University (2022)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (1994)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1995 

Work Experience

Worked as Managing Partner at Walter and Roselyne Advocates LLP from 2018

2012-2018: Senior Assistant Director, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

2000-2012: Proprietor, Walter and Roselyne Advocates LLP

1999-2000: Associate, Kimaru Kiplagat and Co. Advocates

1995-1999: Associate, Onyinkwa and Co. Advocates

Membership to Professional Bodies and Other Associations

Law Society of Kenya

Key Achievements

As a justice champion, he helped clear backlog cases involving land companies, squatters, and cooperatives, while offering pro bono support to vulnerable parties. During his stint at the DPP’s Embu office, he halted distribution of contaminated maize, directed eco?friendly disposal through Bamburi Cement’s wood fuel use, and personally supervised the week?long process, ensuring sustainability and justice.

Justice Jecinta Atieno Orwa            

    Academic & Professional Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (1994)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (1995)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1996 

Work Experience

Served as Chief Magistrate from 2024

2007-2024: Magistracy

1998-2007: Advocate, Jacinta Orwa & Co. Advocates

Membership to Professional Bodies and Other Associations

• Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association
• Law Society of Kenya
• East Africa Magistrates and Judges Association

Key Achievements

As Chair of Kapsabet Law Courts Users Committee, she collaborated with county and parliamentary leaders to operationalise Kapsabet Environment and Land Court, High Court, and Magistrates’ courts, enhancing justice access.  At Vihiga Law Courts, she supervised court construction, secured land for Emuhaya Magistrates Court, and led public engagement, earning recognition for promoting national cohesion and integration.

Justice Peter Muneeno Musyimi

Academic & Professional Qualifications: 

• Master of Laws, University of Nairobi (2018)

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (1994)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (1995)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1996 

Work Experience

Served as acting Secretary/CEO, Kenya Law Reform Commission from 2025

2019- 2025: Acting Director, Legislative Services Directorate, Kenya Law Reform Commission

2010-2014: Secretary, Police Reforms Implementation Committee, Office of the President

2009-2010: Legislative Drafter, Committee of Experts on Constitutional Review

2000-2002: Lead Legal Researcher and Draftsperson, Office of the President

Membership to Professional bodies & other Associations:

• Law Society of Kenya
• Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsel

Key Achievements

For nearly three decades, he has worked at the nexus of land and constitutional reforms. Beginning as a researcher with the Njonjo Commission, he later drafted key provisions for the 2010 Constitution. Since its promulgation, he has shaped land and environmental legislation, ensuring statutory frameworks uphold equity, sustainability, public participation, and rights protection within Kenya’s transformative governance system.

Justice Cyprian Mugambi Nguthari

Academic & Professional Qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2015)

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (1996)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (1997)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1998      

Work Experience

Worked as Chairperson, Business Premises Rent Tribunal from 2020

Worked as Advocate, Mugambi Nguthari & Co. Advocates from1998

2000 – 2007: Partner, Kiplenge Ogola Mugambi Advocates

1999 – 2000: Associate, Kipkenei & Co. Advocates

1998 – 1999: Associate, Lawrence Mwangi & Co. Advocates

Membership to Professional Bodies & Other Associations

• Law Society of Kenya

Key Achievements

• As Chairperson of the Business Premises Rent Tribunal, was awarded a certificate for best performing tribunal on reduction of case backlog 2022/2023.
• Transformed the Business Premises Rent Tribunal l into a vibrant tribunal greatly contributing to access to justice by the people

Justice Charity Chebii Oluoch

Academic & Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (2000)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2001)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2002  

Work Experience

Worked as Chief Magistrate from 2019

2003-2019: Magistracy

2000  -2002: Advocate, J. W. Wambua & Company Advocates

Membership to Professional Bodies and Other Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• East Africa Magistrates & Judges Association
• Kenya Magistrates & Judges Association

Key Achievements

• Judicial Expertise: Over 22 years experience adjudicating complex land and environmental disputes.
• Transformative leadership: Championing STAJ framework implementation as a Head of Station, pioneering "Green Justice", and enhancing access to justice for the most vulnerable members of the society.

Justice Elena Gathoni Nderitu

Academic & Professional Qualifications  

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (2000)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2001)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2002

Work Experience

Worked as Chief Magistrate from 2019

2005-2019: Magistracy

2003-2005: State Counsel II, State Law Office

2002-2003: Legal Associate, CK Mwihia and Co. Advocates

Membership to Professional bodies & other Associations:

• Law Society of Kenya
• Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association
• East Africa Judges and Magistrates Association

Key Achievements

At Molo Law Courts, she restored public confidence by eliminating entrenched corruption, enhanced efficiency in service delivery across all stations, and strengthened stakeholder collaboration and coordination. These efforts significantly improved institutional integrity, accountability, and the quality of justice services provided to the communities she worked in.

Justice Gerhard Gitonga Muchege

Academic & Professional Qualifications: 

• Master of Laws, University of Nairobi (2017)

• Bachelor of Laws, Makerere University (2003)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2004)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2007 

Work Experience 

• Worked as Principal Magistrate from 2020
• 2012-2020: Magistracy
• 2009-2012: State Counsel II, State Law Office
• 2008-2009: Legal Researcher and Counsel, Onchuru, Oyieko & Co. Advocates

Membership to Professional bodies & other Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association

Key Achievements

• Gitonga is an Alumni of the International Visitor Leadership Program(IVLP), nominated by the American Embassy in Kenya for his commitment to child justice. This is an exchange program which brings emerging leaders from around the world to the USA each year, to learn and create a leadership network.
• Gitonga is also a champion of Mediation and other Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) aimed at enhancing access to justice in Kenya.

Justice Charles Nchore Ondieki 

Academic & Professional Qualifications: 

• Master in Public Administration & Management, Tsinghua University, China (2010)

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (2006)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2007)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2008 

Work Experience

Worked as Senior Principal Magistrate from 2025

2012- 2025: Magistracy

2008-2012: Assistant Secretary Legal Department, Office of the President

Membership to Professional Bodies and Other Associations

• East Africa Judges and Magistrates Association
• Law Society of Kenya
• Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association

Key Achievements

• He has served as a distinguished trainer of judicial officers and staff in diverse areas of law and has contributed immensely towards conceptualization and development of policy instruments for the Judiciary.
• A distinguished jurist, he has had over 100 judgements and rulings published by the National Council for Law Reporting in the Kenya Law.

Justice Dr. Robert Omondi Owino

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Doctor of Laws, University of Bayreuth, Germany (2015)

• Master of Laws, University of Dar es Salaam (2011)

• Bachelor of Laws, Moi University (2006)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2007)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2008 

Work Experience

Worked at Senior Lecturer, JKUAT School of Law from 2015

Partner at Acorn Law Advocates LLP from 2021

Served as Adjunct Lecturer, Kenya School of Law from 2019

2015 - 2020           Partner, Munyao Muthama Kashindi Advocates

2011 – 2015           Doctoral Research Fellow, Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies, Germany

2008- 2011             Associate, Kamoti Omollo & Co. Advocates

Membership to Professional Bodies & Other Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• East Africa Law Society

Key Achievements

• Has pioneered climate change litigation in Kenya as a thought leader representing marginalized members of Ilchamus and Tugen communities on the issue of climate rights related to flooding of Lake Baringo.
• Has published a major book on Transboundary Resource Cooperation in the Lake Victoria Basin.
• Represented Kenya in key international entities including the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, as well as the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law.

Justice Bellinda Akoth Akello

     Academic & Professional Qualifications:  

• Master of Diplomacy, Australian National University (2014)
• Master of Public Policy, Australian National University (2014)
• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (2006)
• Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration, USIU (2004)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2008)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2008 

Work Experience:

Served as Secretary, National Environment Tribunal from 2019

Served as Deputy Director Legal, National Land Commission from 2014

2010-2012: Director Legal, Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission

2007-2010: Consultant, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Membership to Professional bodies & other Associations:

• Law Society of Kenya
• East Africa Law Society
• Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
• Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya
• Institute of Chartered Mediator & Conciliators

Key Achievements

Her distinguished public service and exemplary leadership in the advancement of Kenya’s land and environmental governance led to the strengthening of institutional frameworks, thereby enhancing access to justice, upholding the rule of law, and promoting sustainable management of land and natural resources.

Her contribution to the development of environmental and land jurisprudence has been demonstrated through thought leadership, legal scholarship, and sustained engagement in national and international forums, enriching the evolution of progressive legal principles on land rights, environmental protection, and climate justice.

Justice Lilian Tsuma Lewa 

Academic & Professional Qualifications: 

• Master of Arts, Kenyatta University (2024)
• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (2006)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2008)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2009 

Work Experience

Served as Senior Principal Magistrate from 2025

2012-2025: Magistracy

2011-2012: State Counsel, Office of Director of Public Prosecution

2007-2011: Immigration Officer, State Department of Immigration and Registration of Persons

Membership of Professional Bodies and Other Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association
• Commonwealth Magistrates & Judges Association

Key Achievements

Championed social justice through vibrant stakeholder engagement, launching Kwale SOPs on SGBV that reduced cases countywide. Her dedication to vulnerable groups earned recognition in PMMU 2023/24, ILO/ USDOL as a Child Champion, and NCAJ Gender Justice Awards as a Gender Justice Champion, highlighting her fight against child labour, exploitation, and commitment to survivor rehabilitation and reintegration.

Justice Ben Mark Ekhubi

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration, University of Nairobi (2014)
• Bachelor of Laws, Moi University (2007)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2009)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2009  

Work Experience

Served as Senior Principal Magistrate from 2023

2010-2023: Magistracy

2010: Associate, Mouko & Co. Advocates

2008-2009: Legal Officer, Nairobi All Areas Voluntary Environment Conservation

Membership to professional bodies & other Associations:

• Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association
• Commonwealth Magistrates & Judges Association
• East Africa Magistrates & Judges Association
• Law Society of Kenya

Key Achievements

• Led judicial digitization at Mombasa Law Courts through the Legal Case Management System Project spearheading the transition to electronic case management significantly improving efficiency, accountability and transparency in the justice system.
• Enhanced access to justice by operationalizing Alternative Justice System at Othaya Law Court.
• Former National Secretary General of the Kenya Judges and Magistrates Association.

Justice Josphat Ngeria Kuyioni

    Academic & Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws, Moi University (2010)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2011)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2012

Work Experience

Worked as Senior Legal Counsel, Parliamentary Service Commission from 2017 prior to his appointment as Judge of the Environment and Land Court

2014 – 2017: Prosecution Counsel, office of the Director of Public Prosecution

2012 – 2014: Associate Advocate, Tobiko Njoroge & Co. Advocates

Membership to Professional bodies & other Associations:

• Law Society of Kenya

Key Achievements

Represented the National Assembly in landmark litigation against the Finance Act, 2023, and strengthened constitutional governance through advisory roles. Defended NG?CDF and supported the IEBC Commissioners’ Selection Panel in court. His contributions reinforced institutional integrity and safeguarded key governance structures within Kenya’s constitutional and democratic framework.