Academic and professional qualifications
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
Hon Lady Justice Anne Abongó Omollo, MBS, was born in Kisumu County.
She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other Responsibilities
Interests
Hon. Mr. Justice John Mutungi was born in Meru County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
University
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
Other Responsibilities
Facilities Development Committee (BIDC).
Committee on the Development of ELC Practice Direction
2014.
Interests
Hon. Mr. Justice Boaz Olao, MBS, was born in Nairobi County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other Responsibilities
Interest
Hon Justice Antony Oteng’o Ombwayo was born in Kakamega County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
Law
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
Justice Antony Kimani Kaniaru was born in Nyeri County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Hon Lady Justice Lucy Nyambura Gacheru holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other Responsibilities
Hon. Lady Justice Lucy Njoki Waithaka was born in Nakuru County.
She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Hon. Mr. Justice Peter Muchoki Njoroge attended the following academic institutions:
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
Other responsibilities
Member of the following organisations:
Hon. Mr. Justice Stephen Murigi Kibunja was born in Muranga County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other responsibilities
Interests
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:
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
Other responsibilities
Hon. Justice Munyao Sila holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
London, of the University of London
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
Hon. Mr. Justice Elijah Ogoti Obaga was born in Kisii County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications: -
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
Other responsibilities
Interests
Hon. Lady Justice Kossy Bor holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
She was appointed a Judge of the Environment and Land
Court in 2016 and has served in Milimani and Nanyuki.
Previous Experience
Commission (which later became the Ethics and Anti-
Corruption Commission)
Network for Eastern Africa (ARINEA) from November 2013 to September 2016
Other Responsibilities
Interests
Hon. Lady Justice Jane Muyoti Onyango holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
Institute Netherlands), Treaty Monitoring (New York)
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
Legal Counsel to Executive Director.
Development.
Interests
Hon. Lady Justice Christine Atieno Ochieng was born in Siaya County.
She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Monitoring, Research and Advocacy Programme
FIDA Kenya.
Aid Clinic FIDA Kenya.
Other responsibilities
Guidelines on Judiciary’s Peer Review Framework for Judges.
Interests
Hon. Mr. Justice Bernard Mweresa Eboso was born in Vihiga County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other Responsibilities
Interests
Hon. Lady Justice (Dr.) Millicent Odeny was born in Kisumu County.
She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Sudan.
Other Responsibilities
Interests
Hon. Lady Justice Lucy Mbugua holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other Responsibilities
Interests
Hon. Lady Justice Nelly Matheka was born in Mombasa County.
She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other responsibilities
Interests
• Environmental conservation
Hon. Mr. Justice Yuvinalis Angima holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Ogamba & Co. Advocates; Mamicha & Co. Advocates and Rachier & Amollo Advocates.
Hon. Mr. Justice Charles Kimutai Yano was born in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Hon. Mr. Justice Mohammed Noor Kullow was born in Mandera County
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
He was appointed as a Judge of the Environment and Land Court in 2016.
Previous Experience
Hon. Mr. Justice James O. Olola was born in Siaya County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
Hong Kong University (HKU SPACE)
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
Other Responsibilities
Justice’s Committee on Bail and Bond.
Interests
Hon. Lady Justice Mary Clausina Oundo holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other Responsibilities
Interests
Hon. Mr. Justice Mwangi Njoroge holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other responsibilities
Interests
• Scrabble
Hon. Lady Justice J.G Kemei was appointed Judge of the Environment and Land Court in 2016.
Academic and Professional qualifications
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
Member:
Previous Experience
Society and Commonwealth Lawyers Association (until 2016).
Interests
• 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:
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
Other Responsibilities
Interests
Hon. Mr. Justice Dalmas Omondi Ohungo was born in Siaya County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other Responsibilities
Interests
Hon. Mr. Justice Enock Cherono Chirchir was born in Baringo County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Hon. Mr. Justice Justice George M. A Ongondo was born in Nyamira County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK)
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 served as a Magistrate in Molo and as a Magistrate and Head of Station at Bomet, Lodwar, Kapenguria, Oyugis and Kericho.
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:
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
Other Responsibilities
Interests
Hon. Mr. Justice Oguttu Mboya was born in Muhoroni.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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:
Interests
Hon Mr. Justice Lucas Leperes Naikuni was born in Narok County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Hon Mr. Justice Michael Ngolo Mwanyale holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other responsibilities
Hon. Lady Justice Addraya Edda Dena holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Hon. Lady Justice Lilian Gathoni Kimani was born in Kiambu County.
She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Interests
Hon. Mr. Justice Mugo Kamau Cherere was born in Nakuru County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other Responsibilities
• 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:
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
Authority (NEMA).
Mombasa.
Other responsibilities
Interests
Hon. Lady Justice Anne Yatich Koross was born in Trans Nzoia County.
She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Interests
Hon Mr. Justice Maxwell Gicheru holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other Responsibilities
Served as a member of various Judiciary committees including:
Interests
Hon. Lady Justice Jacqueline Ann Akhalemesi
Anam was born in Kakamega County.
She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other Responsibilities
Interests
Hon. Justice Dr. iur Fred Nyagaka was born in Kisii County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Public Law at the School.
Other works
Hon. Mr. Justice Christopher Kyania Nzili was born in Kitui County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other Responsibilities
UK (2005).
Educator in 2010.
Hon Mr. Justice Mugo David Mwangi was born in Nyeri
County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
Certified Secretaries of Kenya
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
Other Responsibilities
Interests
Hon Lady Justice Lynette Achieng’ Omollo is from Migori County.
She holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other responsibilities
Hon. Mr. Justice Emmanuel Mutwana Washe hails from Kilifi County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
He was appointed as a Judge the Environment & Land Court in 2021 and has served in Kilgoris.
Previous Experience
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:
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
Interests
Hon Lady Justice Theresa Murigi holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other responsibilities
Hon. Lady Justice Esther Asati holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other Responsibilities
Interests
Hon. Mr. Justice Evans Makori was born in Kisii County.
He holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
He was appointed an Environment and Land Court Judge in 2022 and has served in Malindi.
Previous Experience
Other responsibilities
Manual; Bail and Bond Guidelines and Policy; Capacity Building in the Child Care and Protection Officers (CCPO) programme.
Interest
Hon. Lady Justice Judith Omange holds the following academic and professional qualifications:
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
Other responsibilities
Committee of the ADR Taskforce that has developed a three-year action plan for Court Annexed Mediation.
Interests
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