Hon Lady Justice Lilian Tsuma Lewa
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.