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Hon. Mr. Justice Oscar Amugo Angote
Presiding Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Abongo Omollo
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 M. Mutungi
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Nathan Olao
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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. Mr. Justice Antony Oteng’o Ombwayo
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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.
Hon. Mr. Justice Antony Kimani Kaniaru
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Peter Muchoki Njoroge
Judge, Environment and Land Court

Hon. Mr. Justice Peter Muchoki Njoroge attended the following academic institutions:

 

  • University of Manchester (UK)
  • University of Woluerhampton (UK)
  • Harvard University (USA)
  • University of Nairobi
  • Kenya School of Law

 

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

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2012 and has served in Meru, Chuka and Isiolo.

 

 

Previous Experience

  • Assistant Corporation Secretary, Agricultural Development Corporation.
  • Clerk to Council, Murang’a County Council.
  • Commissioner, Monopolies and Prices Commission (MPC) at Treasury.
  • Chairperson, Comesa Competition Commission.

 

Other responsibilities

Member of the following organisations:

  • Law Society of Kenya
  • Institute of Public Secretaries
  • Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Hon. Mr. Justice Stephen Murigi Kibunja
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Samson Odhiambo Okong’o
Judge, Environment and Land Court

Hon. Mr. Justice Samson Odhiambo Okong’o, MBS, was the first Presiding Judge of the Environment and Land Court. He served from 2017 to 2022.

 

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 Environmental Law for Judges from University of Cape Town
  • Admitted to the Roll of Advocates

 

He has a wealth of experience in the legal profession.

He was appointed as an Environment and Land Judge in

2012 and has worked in Kisii, Nairobi and Kisumu.

 

Previous Experience

  • Partner in the law firm of Anjarwalla & Khanna Advocates

 

Other responsibilities

  • Certified Mediator
  • Participated in symposia, congresses and workshops on environmental law and sustainable development.
Hon. Mr. Justice Sila Munyao
Judge, Environment and Land Court

Hon. Justice Munyao Sila holds the following academic and professional qualifications:

 

  • Master of Laws Degree from the University College

London, of the University of London

  • Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nairobi
  • Post Graduate Diploma in International Environmental Law from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
  • Admitted to the Bar in 1997

 

He was appointed as one of the pioneer Judges of the Environment and Land Court in 2012 and has served in Eldoret, Nakuru, Mombasa and Kisii.

 

Previous Experience

  • Practiced law and taught at Moi University School of Law.
  • His research areas are in land law, environmental law, and Criminal Procedure Law.
  • He has authored various conference papers, and the book Modern Law of Criminal Procedure in Kenya.
Hon. Mr. Justice Elijah Ogoti Obaga
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Antonina Kossy Bor
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Onyango Jane Muyoti
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Ochieng Christine E. Atieno
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Eboso Benard Mweresa
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Millicent Odeny
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Mbugua Lucy Ngima Hiuhu
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Matheka Nelly Awori
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Angima Yuvinalis Maronga
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Yano Charles Kimutai
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Kullow Mohamed Noor
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Olola James Otieno
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Njoroge Francis Mwangi
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Komingoi Loice Chepkemoi
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Ohungo Dalmas Omondi
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Cherono Enock
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Ongondo George M. Atunga
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Mbogo Charles Gitonga
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Mboya Oguttu Joseph
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Naikuni Lucas Leperes
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Mwanyale Michael Ngolo
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Kimani Lilian Gathoni
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Kamau Joseph Mugo
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Wabwoto Karoph Edward
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Koross Anne Yatich Kipingor
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Gicheru Maxwell Nduiga
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Mogeni Ann Jacqueline Akhalemesi
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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. (Dr). Justice Onga- rora Fred Nyagaka
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Omollo Lynette Achieng
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Washe Emmanuel Mutwana
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Nyukuri Annet
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Murigi Theresa Wairimu
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Asati Esther
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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 Judy Omange Cheruiyot
Judge, Environment and Land Court

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

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