High Court Judges

Hon Justice Eric Ogola was born in Siaya County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2011
• Served as Presiding Judge at Eldoret and Mombasa High Courts
• Served at the Milimani Commercial Division, Nairobi

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) degree in Maritime Law, University of Cape Town
• Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1992

Previous Experience

• Founding Lecturer at UON Mombasa Campus
• Member, Taskforce on Review of Maritime Laws of Kenya
• Consultant, World Bank and the Ministry of Transport and Promulgated Rules and Regulations on Maritime Legislation.

Other Responsibilities

• Principal Judge of the High Court since 2022
• Chair, High Court Advisory Committee (HiCAC)
• Certified Mediator and Trainer of Trainees in the Recovery of Stolen Assets (STAR)
• Elder of Seventh Day Adventist Church - Nairobi and Mombasa

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2009
• Served as a Judge at Machakos, Nairobi, Nakuru, Meru, Nyandarua and Migori High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
• Diploma, Kenya School of Law
• Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication
• Admitted to the Bar in 1982

Training Attended

• Transnational Organised Crime and election petitions, among others

Previous Experience

• District Magistrate II Professional rising to Chief Magistrate

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge in various High Courts

Interests

• Reading
• Walking
• Tourism
• Listening to music
• Dancing
• Mentorship

Hon Justice Joseph R. Karanja was born in Nairobi County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the Judicial Service as a Magistrate in 1982
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2007
• Served as Judge at Kisumu, Eldoret, Kitale, Kisii, Homa Bay, Busia and Kapsabet High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to Bar in 1982

Training Attended

Attended various training in management and administration

Previous Experience

Served as magistrate in various stations

Hon. Lady Justice Florence N. Muchemi was born in Nyeri County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2009
• Served at Bungoma, Busia, Milimani, Embu Nyeri and Thika High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1982

Training Attended

• International Conference of the Great Lakes Region on SGBV at Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
• A course in International Refugee Law, United Nations Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in Sanremo, Italy.
• Trainings on diverse legal issues, Kenya Judges Colloquiums
• KMJA trainings on Demystifying the Judiciary, Court Users’ Committees, Sexual Offences and Peer Review Mechanisms, Bangalore Principles among other subjects.
• Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges conferences in Toronto, Malawi and South Africa on Independence of the Judiciary, Judicial Accountability, Bangalore Principles and other subjects on the administration of justice.
• African Ministers Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) in Kampala on Efforts by Member States in Environmental Protection and Sharing Transnational Water Courses.
• International, regional and national conferences by Kenya Women Judges Association on SGBV, Women Property Rights, Access to Justice, Children’s Rights, Money Laundering, Transgender Issues, Sexual Offenses and Human Trafficking.

• Seminars by International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) Kenya on Development of Law & Jurisprudence, Judicial Reforms, Access to Justice and Information.
• Drug Trafficking, Economic and Cyber Crimes, Commercial, Finance Law and Bank Fraud courses
• Education tours to several Environmental Tribunals and Courts including: Supreme Courts of India and Bangladesh, Ministries of Environment in South Africa, Uganda and Seychelles, Mauritius Tribunal, Sweden and Australia (New South Wales Environment Court and Victoria Civil Tribunal).
• Environmental Law courses in various topics by United Nations Environmental Programmes (UNEP) and other environmental institutions
• Environmental Impact Assessment Course, Kenya Institute of Administration.
• Advanced Administration and Senior Management Course, Kenya Institute of Administration.

Previous Experience

• Chief Magistrate in charge of Mombasa, Eldoret, Naivasha and Machakos Law Courts.
• Head of Station at Kerugoya, Thika and Kiambu Law Courts.
• Chair, National Environment Tribunal
• Lecturer Law and Head of College Staff and Officers – Office of the President (Administration Police Training College)
• Lecturer, Environmental Matters -Kenya Institute of Administration

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge in stations worked as Judge.
• Regional Chair, Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association, North Rift and Coast Regions.
• Regional Chair, International Association of Women Judges

Interests

• Reading motivational and inspirational books
• Swimming
• Travelling
• Participating in Christian education including Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF)
• Leisure walks, singing and dancing
• Small Scale Farming

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the Judicial Service in 1987 as a District Magistrate II
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2009
• Served as Presiding Judge at Mombasa and Nakuru High Courts
• Served at Milimani Commercial Tax Division and Presiding Judge at Milimani Family Division

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Essex United Kingdom, 1985
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law, 1986
• Admitted to the Bar in 1987

Training Attended

• Jurisprudence on Equality Training
• Certificate in Basic Counselling Skills — Amani Counselling Centre Nairobi
• Training in Anti-Terrorism Law — Washington, USA; Hague, Netherlands and Kuala Lumpur,
• Annual Family Law Conference, Cape Town South

Previous Experience

• A career Judicial Officer having been appointed as District Magistrate II in 1987 and risen up the ranks Judge of the High Court.

Other Responsibilities

Presiding Judge

Hon Justice (Dr) Joseph K. Sergon was born in Baringo County.

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2002
• Served as Presiding Judge for Mombasa, Bungoma, Busia, Nyeri, Kericho. Milimani (Civil Division) and Lodwar High Courts.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• PhD in Law, University of Nairobi (UON).
• Master of Laws Degree (LLM) (Law, Governance and Democracy) from the University of Nairobi
• Bachelor of Laws- from the University of Nairobi 1990
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in October 1991.

Training

A trained Mediator

Previous Experience

• Sergon & Company Advocates in 1992-2002
• Associate- Law firm of Bommet Fraser Advocates
• Associate- Chelule & Company Advocates

Other Responsibilities

• Member, Judiciary Human Resource Committee and Rules Committee
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya
• Member, Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association.
• Served in various Boards of Management for both public primary and secondary schools in Kenya

Hon Justice Edward Muthoga Muriithi was born in Nyeri.

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2011
• Served as Judge at Mombasa, Kisii, Machakos, Nairobi, Kabarnet and Meru High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) University of Nairobi, 1990
• Postgraduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law, 1991
• Admitted to the Bar in 1992

Training Attended

• Judicial Education Course for judicial educators.
• Certificate in Judicial Education, Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute (CJEI), Dalhousie University Law School, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Previous Experience

• Practiced Law for 33 years. This includes 14 years in private legal practice; 12 as Judge, and five as Presiding Judge.
• Served as Senior Deputy Registrar of the High Court/Magistrate.

Other Responsibilities

• National Treasurer, Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA).
• Editor, Hakimu, a publication of the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association.

Interests

• Writing and editing legal publications

Hon. Justice Kanyi Kimondo was born in Nyeri County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2011
• Served at Commercial and Admiralty Division in Nairobi, and later, Environmental and Land Division, Nairobi.
• Also served at Eldoret, Muranga and Milimani (Criminal Division) High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) degree in Corporate Law and Finance, Widener University School of Law, Delaware, U.S.A. 1992.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi, 1990.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1992

Previous Experience

• Former partner at Kimondo, Gachoka & Co. Advocates.
• Law Lecturer, Parklands Campus; and, the School of Built Environment, University of Nairobi

Other responsibilities

• Presiding Judge, Commercial and Admiralty Division, Nairobi, from 2013
• Presiding Judge at Eldoret High Court
• Member of the Co-operative Tribunal.

Hon. Lady Justice Cecilia Githua was born in Kiambu County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the Judicial Service as a District Magistrate II (Prof) in 1989
• Appointed as Judge of the High Court in 2011
• Served at Milimani (Judicial Review, Civil and Criminal Divisions), Kerugoya, Eldoret, Kisii and Murang’a High Courts.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration degree, University of Nairobi, 2006
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi, 1987
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1988

Trainings Attended

• Sentencing for Judges
• Leadership and management for Judges
• Regional Judicial Training on EAC Trade Related Laws
• Emerging Issues in Interlocutory Injunctions for Resident Judges and heads of divisions
• Training for Judges on Emerging Issues in Criminal Law and Procedure
• Judges symposium on Emerging Legal Issues in Commercial and Financial Law

Previous Experience

• Over 22 years of experience as a magistrate in various courts and in different cadres of the magistracy including Chief Magistrate.
• Chairperson, National Committee on Community Service Orders

Other Responsibilities

• Vice-President, International Association of Women Judges- Kenya Chapter.
• Member, Task Force for Review of the Laws Related to the Exercise of the Power of Mercy Under Article 133 of the Constitution of Kenya and the Power of Mercy Act.
• Youth Mentorship and Career Counseling with IAWJ- Kenya Chapter, the Kenya Red Cross Society, and Alliance High School.

Interests

• Reading
• Swimming
• Music
• Dancing

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the Judicial service as a Magistrate in 1987
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2011
• Served as Judge at Mombasa, Nairobi and Naivasha High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) degree, UON
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, UON
• Diploma in Legal Education, KSL
• Admitted to the Bar in 1987

Training Attended

• The 70^th Refugee Law Course - Sanremo Italy.
• International Judges Conference on Financial Crimes – South Africa: ESAMI.  
• Emerging legal issues in Commercial and Financial Law.
• Training of trainers on International Protection and Refugee Law.
• International Human Rights Law.
• Kenya Magistrates' symposium on Environmental Law and its enforcement.
• Policy makers' workshops on review of Community Service Order Implementation Act
• Alternative Dispute Resolution awareness
• Training of trainers on cybercrime and electronic evidence

Previous Experience

• Magistrate for over 24 years
• Curriculum developer and reviewer of syllabus
• Trainer on law relating to Banking and Finance and other discipline of law.

Other Responsibilities

• Secretary to the Rules Committee in 2008
• Chair of the Commission of Inquiry into the ethnic violence in Tana River County, 2011.
• Member of the Kenya Institute of Bankers Academic Board.

Interests

• Volunteering and Community involvement activities
• Reading, research and writing
• Listening to music

Lady Justice Christine Wanjiku Meoli was born in Nairobi County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the Judicial Service in 1985 as a Magistrate
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2012
• Served as Judge at Malindi, Naivasha, Narok, Kiambu and Milimani High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Executive MSc in Organizational Development, USIU, Nairobi
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Admitted to the Bar in 1986

Training Attended

• Regional Judicial Officers Training on Counterterrorism, Transnational Crimes and International Criminal Justice, Mauritius.
• Advanced Human Rights Course on Judicial Enforcement of Social Economic Rights, University of Pretoria
• US National Centre for State Courts - Study Tour on Effective Court Organization and Administration
• Training on the Law of the Sea
• Other relevant training at the Kenya Judiciary Academy

Previous Experience

• Magistrate for 27 years
• Served as Presiding Judge at Malindi, Naivasha and Kiambu High Courts

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge at the Milimani High Court Civil Division
• Member of several Judiciary Committees among them Ethics and Integrity Committee
• Member of the first High Court Advisory Committee

Interests

• Reading wisdom / spiritual literature
• Leadership
• Court Culture and Effectiveness

Hon. Lady Justice Hedwig Ong’udi was born in Kakamega County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the Judicial service as a District Magistrate II (Prof.) in 1985
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2011
• Served as Presiding Judge at the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division, Civil Division, Constitutional and Human Rights Division Milimani
• Served at Embu, Kericho and Makueni High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Diploma in Legal Studies, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the bar in 1985

Training Attended

• Leadership Skills for Chief Justices, Judge Presidents, Principal Judges, Heads of High Court Divisions and Resident Judges.
• International Protection & Refugee Law —2008 & 2009.
• Asset recovery —2008.
• Money laundering — 2017.
• Court Administration, Judicial Reform & Change Management — 2009.
• Mediation & Conflict Resolution — 2021.
• Training on Tax Law —2023.
• First African Women Judges Conference in Gabon —2023.
• International Narcotics Law Enforcement Training —
• Thailand —2007.

Previous Experience

• Magistrate at various court stations

Other Responsibilities

• Member, Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA)
• Member, East African Magistrate and Judges Association (EAMJA)
• Member, Kenya Women Judges' Association (KWJA)
• Member, International Association of Refugee Law Judges (IARLJ).

Interests

• Support widows, orphans and the venerable
• Visiting prisons and children’s home
• Prayers and sharing the word of God

Hon. Lady Justice Stella Ngali Mutuku was born in Kitui County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the judicial service as a magistrate in 1989
• Appointed Judge on the High Court in 2011
• Served at Garissa, Nairobi and Kajiado High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Bachelor of Laws degree
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1985

Training

Record Keeping, Project Management and Judgment Writing.

Previous Experience

• Legal Practice
• Court Administrator, East African Court of Justice

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge, Kajiado High Court
• Secretary General, Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA)
• Secretary General, East Africa Magistrates and Judges Association (EAMJA)

Interests

• Criminal Law
• Family Law

Hon. Justice James Wakiaga was born in Homa Bay County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2011
• Served at Nyeri, Kisii and Lodwar High Courts as well as Milimani High Court Criminal and Anti Corruption/Economic Crimes Divisions

Academic and Professional Qualifications 

• Master of Laws degrees from the University of Nairobi
• Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1992
• Holder, CPS K

Previous Experience

• Practiced law for several years
• Served in the legal office, AFC 

Interests

• Church Elder
• Community Service

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the Judicial service as a District Magistrate II (Prof) in 1986
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2011
• Served at Milimani, Kisii and Bugoma High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi (UON), 1985
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1986

Previous Experience

• Magistrate in various stations

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge, Bungoma High Court
• Chairperson Trustees, Kenya Judges Welfare Association
• Chairperson, Sheria Housing Cooperative

Interests

• Enhancing skills as judge
• Training in Human Resource
• Farming

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2011
• Served as Presiding Judge at Kisumu, Kitale, Nakuruand Milimani (Family Division) High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1996

Training Attended

Attended several inhouse training at Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA)

Previous Experience

• Legal practitioner at Kimaru Kiplagat & Co and Chemitei & Co advocates

Interests

Training to improve service to Wanjiku

Hon. Lady Justice Roselyne Lagat – Korir was born in Nandi County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of High Court in 2011
• Served at Kisii, Nairobi, Nakuru, Garsen and Bomet High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) degree, Public International Law
• Bachelors of Law (LLB), UON
• Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s Law (UZ)
• Diploma in Legal Education, KSL
• Admitted to the Bar in 1991

Training Attended

• Certificate in ADR & Mediation (Carlifornia State University, Sacramento)
• Senior Leadership Development Program (SLDP), Kenya School of Government, KSG
• Senior Management Course, KSG

Previous Experience

• Legal Researcher, Kenya Law Reform Commission
• Assistant Deputy Public Prosecutor
• Deputy Chief State Counsel, State Law Office
• Coordinator, GJLOS Reform Program

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge, Bomet High Court
• Served in various Commissions, Task Forces and Technical Committees

Interests

• Training and mentorship
• Promotion of access to justice for the poor and vulnerable
• Prison outreach
• Community outreach.

Appointment to Judicial Service

Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2011

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law (LLB), UON, 1986
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1988
• Diploma in Business Management, Kenya Institute of Management

Training Attended

• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) training, in particular arbitration
• Admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) in 2000
• Awarded Chartered Arbitrator status (C.Arb) in 2007
• Placed on the Chartered Institute’s International Register of Arbitrators (UK)

Previous Experience

• Practiced law at Mwongo & Ngugi Advocates from 1999 to 2011
• Advocate at R. M. Mwongo, Advocates, from 1994
• Kaplan & Stratton Advocates until 1990
• Senior Legal Executive-Equatorial Commercial Bank
• Group Assistant Company Secretary- Sameer Group of Companies
• Practiced both domestic and international arbitration from 1989 until appointment as Judge
• Extensive teaching experience as an Approved Tutor, trainer and mentor in arbitration and ADR in several countries in Africa, for all modules of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators’ Courses.
• Chaired the Public Procurement Complaints, Review and Appeals Board (PPCRAB) between 2001 and 2007.

Other Responsibilities

• Principal Judge of the High Court between 2013 and 2017
• Presiding Judge, Naivasha High Court from 2018 to 2021
• Presiding Judge at Kerugoya High Court
• Full member, MKIM
• An accredited Governance Auditor
• Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (FCPS) in 2019.
• Member, faculty of the University of Cape Town-based Judicial Institute for Africa (JIFA).
• Member of the Pending Bills Closing Committee (PBCC), between 2005 and 2012.

Award

Elder of the Burning Spear (E.B.S.)

Hon. Justice Alfred Mabeya was born in Nakuru County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2011
• Served at Bungoma, Chuka and Meru High Courts as well as Milimani High Court Civil Division
• Presiding Judge, Milimani High Court Commercial & Tax Division

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) degree, University of Nairobi
• Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Admitted to the Bar in 1995
• Certified Mediator
• Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Training Attended

• Mediation Course
• Arbitration Course
• Refugee Law

Previous Experience

• Litigation Partner-Mogaka Omwenga & Mabeya Advocates from 2005 to 2011
• Head, Litigation Department-Timamy & Co Advocates from 1995 to 2005

Other Responsibilities

• Chair, National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Standing Committee on Court Users Committee
• Chair, Small Claims Implementation Committee
• Member, High Court Advisory Committee (HiCAC)

Interests

• Environmental conservation and tree planting
• Walking and jogging
• Hiking

Hon. Lady Justice Abigail Mshila was born in Kakamega County.

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2011
• Served as Judge at Eldoret, Nakuru, Murang'a, Kerugoya, Nanyuki, Kitale, Nyeri, Embu, Milimani Commercial and Tax Division and Kiambu High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws Degree, UON
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1982
• Pursuing Advanced Diploma in Tax Law

Training Attended

• Election Dispute Resolution
• Trainers of Trainers, IAWJ
• Enhancing Criminal Justice Responses to Trafficking in Persons - Smuggling of Immigrants in East Africa

Previous Experience

• Conveyancing Practitioner
• Corporate Practitioner

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge - Kiambu High Court
• Chair, CUC Kiambu
• Chair, CSO Kiambu
• Certified Public Secretary Kenya
• Certified Mediator
• Certified Counselor

Interests

• Tax Law
• Succession Law
• Mediation
• Counselling and CSR
• Reading
• Docuseries

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2013
• Served as Judge at Kerugoya, Family Division – Milimani, Kakamega and Busia High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) degree
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law – Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1991

Training Attended

• Terrorism
• Tax Law
• Organised Crime

Previous Experience

• Teacher
• Law lecturer
• Legal practitioner
• Law texts writer

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge, Busia High Court
• Chair of a High School Board

Interests

• Reading
• Travelling
• Mountaineering
• Aerobics

 Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2012
• Served at Milimani, Voi, Kisumu and Vihiga High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Sociology
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
• Bachelor of Social and Legal Sciences (BSL), 1989
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1993

Training Attended

• Insurance
• Case Management
• Arbitration
• Mediation
• Judgment writing
• Pedagogy of Adults
• Maputo Protocol
• Cyber Security
• Resentencing

Previous Experience

• Managing Partner of own Law Firm
  • Associate Advocate
  • Assistant Legal Officer

Other Responsibilities

• Former President, KMJA
• Presiding Judge Voi, Kisumu and Vihiga High Courts
• Chair Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA), Coast Region 

Interests

• Cookery
• Theatre
• Music
• Interior Design
• Fashion
• Travelling

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2012
• Served as Judge at Murang’a, Nyeri and Judicial Review Division – Milimani High Courts.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws in International Dispute Resolution, University of London
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1996

Training

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Reforms
• Extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance Conventions
• Elections Dispute Resolution

Previous Experience

• Legal practice
• Senior Litigation Counsel, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge
• Member, Administration of Justice and Performance Management Committee

Interests

Spending time with family and friends.

Hon. Justice Francis Gikonyo Muthuku was born in Uasin Gishu County.

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2012
• Served at Bungoma, Milimani (Commercial Division), Meru and Narok High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Masters of Law (LLM) degree, Public Finance, UON, 2009
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, UON, 1990
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1991

Training Attended

• Investigator for Corruption and Economic Crimes (2009)
• Asset Recovery Practitioner (2009)
• Trainer of Trainers in Asset Recovery by World Bank Institute/Star Initiative (2011)
• Trainer of Trainers for JTI.

Previous Experience

• Private practitioner from 1991 to 2009
• Principal Legal Attorney in charge of the Department of Civil Litigation and Asset Recovery, Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission.

Interests

Community Development

Hon Justice Martin Muya was born in Machakos County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the Judicial Service as District Magistrate (Prof.)
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2012
• Served at Mombasa, Bomet and Nyeri High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar at 1982

Training Attended

• Workshop on Counter -Terrorism - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Registrars Workshop, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Workshop on African Community, Gisenyi, Rwanda
• Senior Management Workshop, School of Monetary Studies
• Workshop on Illicit Drugs, Drug Enforcement Administration
• Various workshops on law and practice at Kenya Judiciary Academy

Previous Experience

• District Magistrate (Prof.), Makadara Law courts
• Resident Magistrate, Kilifi Law Courts
• Senior Resident Magistrate, Malindi Law Courts
• Senior Resident Magistrate, Kabarnet Law Courts
• Deputy Registrar, High Court, Nairobi
• Principal Magistrate, Naivasha Law Courts
• Chief Magistrate, Makadara Law Courts
• Acting Registrar, Supreme Court

Other Responsibilities

• Acting Presiding Judge, Nyeri High Court

Interests

• Community development
• Sports - Karate
• Farming

Hon. Lady Justice Esther Nyambura Maina was born in Murang’a County.

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the judicial service in 1987 as a District Magistrate II (Prof).
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2012.
• Served at Homa Bay, Kisumu, Nyamira, Milimani (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division) High Courts.
• Presiding Judge at Homa Bay and Nyamira High Courts as well as at the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes (ACEC) Division of Milimani High Court.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi, 1986.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates, 1988

Training Attended

• Administration & Financial Management.
• Efficient & Effective Administration of Justice.
• Introduction to International Protection & Refugee Law.
• Women Leading Change.
• Judicial Ethics & Integrity.
• Induction Training workshop for newly appointed Judges.
• Emerging Issues in Constitutional Law & Adjudication.
• Jurisprudence of Equality on the Application of International Human Rights Legal Instruments Economic, Social & Cultural Rights for Judicial Officers in East Africa.
• Emerging Issues in Criminal Law & Procedure.
• Nurturing excellence mentorship for Women Judges.
• Training for Leadership & Management Teams.
• Emerging Issues in Commercial Law.
• Election Dispute Resolution Training for Judges.
• Women Judges Enabling Sustainable Development Goals: Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies.
• Emerging Issues in tax laws.
• Asset Recovery and Confiscation.
• Money laundering and Cybercrime

Previous Experience

• Clinical attachment - Kituo Cha Sheria
• Pupillage- Murimi & Co. Advocates.

Other Responsibilities

• Chairperson, Leadership Management Team (LMT) ACEC Division.
• Chairperson, CUC ACEC Division.
• Member, High Court Advisory Committee in charge of Automation of Registry Operations.
• Member of the High Court Advisory Committee (HiCAC)

Interests

• Reading
• Travelling
• Swimming

Hon. Lady Justice Lilian Nambwire Mutende was born in Busia County.

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined Judicial Service as a Magistrate in 1989.
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2012.
• Served as Judge at Kericho, Machakos and Kitui High Courts as well as Milimani High Court Criminal Division.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi, 1987
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in

Training Attended

• Professional Network of Judges, Prosecutors and Crime Investigators.
• Election Dispute Resolution.
• Constitutional Interpretation.
• Emerging Issues in Criminal Law & Procedure.
• The Impact of the Constitution on the Criminal Justice System.
• Refugee Protection and International Law Training of Trainers (TOT) Workshop.
• EAC Common Market Protocol.
• Anti – Illicit Trade for Law Enforcement Agencies
• The Implementation Action Plan of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC)
• Basic Counselling Skills for Trauma in Children.
• Implementation of Various Reports by Commissions of Inquiry and Watchdogs Institutions.
• Environmental Law and its Enforcement.
• Administration and Financial Management

Previous Experience

• Magistrate and Head of Station in various court stations
• Judge/Advocate under the Armed Forces Act.

Other Responsibilities

• Chairperson: Court Users Committee; Bar Bench Committee and Leadership Management Team
• Member, Court Users Committee and Bar-Bench Committee.
• Presiding Judge
• Liaison Officer Judiciary, National Anti-Corruption Plan
• Member; Performance Management Measurement Steering Committee

Interests

• Engaging in meaningful performance management interactions and conversations.
• Restorative justice that promotes re-integration.
• Exploring crimes against humanity.
• 3 “P” Paradigm fundamental framework in human trafficking.

Hon Justice Chacha Mwita was born in Migori County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2014
• Served at Kajiado, Kakamega and Milimani (Commercial Division) High Courts
• Served as Presiding Judge at Milimani High Court Constitutional and Human Rights Division

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1991

Training Attended

• Emerging issues on Bail and Bond
• Tax Laws and Emerging Issues
• Electoral Disputes Resolution
• Terrorism

Previous Experience

• Advocate - Criminal and Civil litigation, Commercial and Conveyance matters

Other Responsibilities

• Member, NCAJ Standing Committee on Civil Justice Reforms

Interests

• Reading
• Football
• Sightseeing

Hon. Justice Charles Kariuki was born in Embu County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2014
• Served at Milimani High Court Commercial Division as well as Kakamega, Makueni, Garissa and Nyahururu High Courts.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Strategic Planning
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1989

Training Attended

• International Commercial Arbitration in Cairo
• Several Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) courses
• National Youth Service, Pre-University training

Previous Experience

• Practiced law for several years

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge
• Member, LSK Disciplinary Commission
• Led the Meru Bar
• Chair, Mt Kenya LSK Branch
• Member, Advocates Disciplinary Committee
• Chair, Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA), Lower Eastern Region
• Chaired, KMJA, North Eastern Region
• Assistant Treasurer at Kenya Judges Welfare Association (KJWA)
• Treasurer, KJWA

Interests

• Reading
• Writing
• Travelling
• Hiking
• Listening to music
• Swimming
• Playing volleyball and football
• Giving talks and mentoring
• Worshipping God

Justice Anthony Charo Mrima was born in Kilifi County.

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed High Court Judge in 2014
• Served as High Court Judge at Kakamega, Migori, Constitutional and Human Rights Division - Milimani and Kitale High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Master of Laws (LLM) in International Human Rights, Liverpool John Moore's University - UK (Ongoing)
• Admitted to the Bar in 1998

Training Attended

• Corporate Governance
• Mediation
• Election Preparedness
• Alternative Justice Systems

Previous Experience

• Board Chairman, Coast Water Services Board,
• National Chairman, Agricultural Society of Kenya
• Branch Chairman, ASK Mombasa,
• Board Chairman, Kilifi Water and Sewerage Company

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge
• BOG member, Kanga Boys High School, Migori
• BOG member, Ribe Boys High School, Kilifi
• BOG member, Bahari Girls High School, Kilifi
• Advisor, Soul Ministries International Church, Mombasa

Awards

2023 LSK Best Judge of the Year.

Interests

• Sports
• Dancing

Hon Justice Robert Limo was born in Baringo County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2014
• Served at Kerugoya, Chuka and Kitui High Courts.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Arts in Governance from Mt. Kenya University (2012)
• Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from the University of Nairobi (1992)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1995

Trainings Attended

• Trained in Cyber Crime and Terrorism
• Attended various training organised by Kenya Judiciary Academy

Previous Experience

• Practiced law

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge, Kitui High Court
• Chair, LSK North Rift Branch
• Chair, Office of Ombudsman Environment and Land Use
• Member, Judiciary Committee on Elections
• Member, Board of Management of Torongo Girls High School and Metkei Girls Secondary School
• Member, Local Church Council AIC Fellowship, Eldoret

Interests

• Sports
• Travelling

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2014
• Served at Kisumu, Siaya and Milimani (Civil Division) High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1991
• Executive Masters in Public Policy and Public Administration at Kenyatta University (ongoing)
• Master of Laws degree in Public International Law at the University of Nairobi (ongoing)

Training Attended

• Critical Skills Development
• Legislative Drafting
• Strategic Leadership Development Programme

Previous Experience

• Deputy Chief Legal Officer, Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs (2007-2014)
• Advocate at Roselyne Aburili and Company Advocates (1996-2006)
• Public Prosecutor / Litigation Counsel in the Attorney General’s Chamber (1991-1996)
• Pupil, Azangalala & Company Advocates (1990-1991)

Hon. Lady Justice Janet Mulwa was born in Machakos County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2014
• Served at Nakuru, Kerugoya and Milimani High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB). University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1984

Training Attended

• Certified Public Secretary, 1997 - Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya
• Certified Professional Mediator, 2012 – Mediation Training Institute International

Previous Experience

• Legal Practitioner, 1985 – 2014
• Company Secretary
• Public Certified Secretary
• Certified Professional Mediator

Interests

• Reading
• Travelling
• Listening to Country Music
• Hospitality

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the Judicial Service as a District Magistrate in 1989
• Appointed as Judge of the High Court in 2014
• Served at Machakos and Milimani (Family and Commercial and Tax Divisions) High Courts
• Presiding Judge at Machakos High Court

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) degree, Corporate Law and Finance Widener University School of Law Wilmington Delaware, U.S.A.
• Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi, 1987
• Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law, 1988,
• Admitted to the bar in 1989

Trainings Attended

• Curriculum Development Skills Training, Kenyatta University
• Delivery Methods for Effective teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Kenyatta University
• Tax Resolution Process in Kenya
• Election Dispute Resolution Debrief
• Reform of Insolvency Regime in Kenya
• Certificate in Leadership Skills
• Royal Institute of Public Administration (RIPA) United Kingdom
• International Law Institute (ILI), Washington, U.S.A., Certificate in World Trade Law and Regional Agreements
• Raoul Wallenberg Institute, Lund, Sweden, Certificate in Human Rights Law
• Loyola – Tulane University, Public Law Centre, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. Certificate in Legislative Drafting.
• East African Harmonization of Legal Training Curriculum and Regulatory Framework
• Academic Promotion of the Pedagogy of Effective Advocacy in Law (APPEAL) in Durban, South Africa
• State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC) Taskforce Workshop
• Monitoring and Evaluation training, Strathmore University

Previous Experience

• Magistrate serving in different court stations
• Deputy Director Academic Programs, Kenya School of Law
• Assistant Director, Continuing Legal and Professional Development Projects’ and Research (CPD P&R), Kenya School of Law
• Senior Lecturer, Kenya School of Law, 2007 - 2014
• Senior Officer/Crime Reader, Investigations Department – Kenya Anti-Corruption Authority (KACA), 1999 – 2001
• Deputy Registrar, Milimani High Court Commercial Division, 1998-1999
• Secretary Integrity and Anti- Corruption Committee of the Judiciary Ringera Committee, 2003
• Senior Officer – Investigations Section Kenya Anti-Corruption Authority (KACA) Integrity Centre, 2000
• Lecturer, Kenya School of Professional Studies Inorero Centre, Parklands, Nairobi, 1996 – 1999
• Member of Standing Committee on Law Reform at the Federation of Kenya Women Lawyers (FIDA, Kenya)

Other Responsibilities

• Treasurer for the Kenya Judges and Magistrates Association Committee – Nairobi
• Member of the Editorial board of the National Justice Journal “Hakimu”.
• Member of the Training Committee on Kenya National Community Service Orders Program.
• Member, Law Society of Kenya.
• Member, Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya).
• Associate Member, Kenya Judges and Magistrates Association.
• Member, Kenya Women Judges Association.

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the Judicial Service as a Magistrate II (Prof) in 1984 rising to Chief Magistrate.
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2015
• Served at the Milimani High Court Commercial and Tax Division and Eldoret High Court.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Nairobi
• Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Post Graduate Certificate in Corruption Studies from the University of Hong Kong.

Previous Experience

• Principal Attorney, Regional Manager, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

Other responsibilities

• Presiding Judge at Mombasa

 Hon. Lady Justice Wilfrida A. Okwany- Osodo was born in Migori County.

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2015
• Served at Kisii High Court and Milimani High Court Constitutional & Human Rights and Commercial & Tax Divisions as well as Nyamira High Court

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management) - University of Nairobi, 2011
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi, 1990
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1992

 Training Attended

• Emerging Issues on Tax Administration
• Election Dispute Resolution
• Mediation and Alternative Justice Systems
• Company and Insolvency Law
• Insolvency and Deposit Protection

Previous Experience

• Managing Partner at Wilfrida Osodo & Co. Advocates
• Associate Advocate at Khan & Saisi Advocates
• Associate Advocate at J. Ogada & Company Advocates

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge, Nyamira High Court
• Member, Judiciary Building Committee
• Chancellor, Anglican Church of Kenya (Diocese of Maseno North) Kakamega County
• Vice Chairperson, Springs Ministries, a Charitable Organization for widows & orphans
• Member, Board of Governors, Bishop Sulumeti Girls High School
• Member, Board of Governors, Horace Ongili High School

Interests

• Mentoring
• Motivational Speaker
• Reading
• Travelling
• Fitness
• Movies
• Golf

Appointment to Judicial Service

Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2015

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi, 1991.
• Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law, 1992
• Admitted to the Bar in 1993

Previous Experience

• Managing Partner, Otieno Yogo Ojuro and Co. Advocates since 2011
• Otieno Yogo and Co. Advocates, 1999 and 2010.
• Wasuna and Company Advocates, 1994 and 1998
• State Counsel at the State Law Office, 1993 and 1994
• Ombija Wasuna and Co. Advocates, 1993

Other Responsibilities

President, Kenya Judges Welfare Association

Hon. Justice Anthony Ndung’u was born in Nyandarua Country.

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined Judicial Service in 1993 as a Magistrate
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2015
• Served in Nakuru, Kisii, Milimani (Judicial Review Division) and Nanyuki High Courts.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1992.

Training Attended

• Administration & Management
• Performance Evaluation
• Multiple legal jurisprudential training

Previous Experience

• Magistrate serving in various court stations
• Practiced law
• Worked at the AG’s Chambers

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge at Nanyuki High Court
• Chair, Supreme Court and the Magistrates Courts’ Registry Manuals Committees
• Member, Performance Management and Measurement Steering Committee between 2013 and 2021
• Member, National Council for Law Reporting and Chair of the Technical Committee.

Interests                                                      

• Reading
• Legal research
• Traveling
• Golf

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2015
• Served at Mombasa High Court and Milimani Commercial and Family Divisions as well as Constitution & Human Rights Division.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) degree
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Laws (LLB) degrees
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1991

Training attended

Various courses at the Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA)

Previous Experience

• Practiced law

Interests

• Personal development

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed High Court Judge in 2015
• Served at Kakamega, Mombasa and Milimani High Court - Commercial and Tax Division

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admission to the Bar 1991

Training Attended 

• Tax
• Insolvency
• Law of the Sea
• 17th Hamilton Shirley Amerasinghe Fellow on the Law of the Sea (2000).
• Researched on the protection and preservation of the marine environment, University of Southampton, UK.
• Internship - United Nations Division of Legal Affairs and the Law of the Sea.

Previous Experience

• Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Services, Kenya Maritime Authority
• Assistant Deputy Public Prosecutor, Attorney General’s Chambers

Interests

• Academics
• Law of the Sea
• Maritime Law
• Commercial Law
• Criminal Law
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Mentorship
• Assisting children in need

Hon Justice Stephen Murugu Githinji was born in Murang’a

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the Judicial Service as a District Magistrate II (Prof) in 1994
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2015
• Served as Judge at Kapenguria, Eldoret and Malindi High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1993

Trainings Attended

• Administration of Justice, Lund University, Sweden
• Juvenile Delinquent Treatment, UNAFEI Japan

Previous Experience

State Prosecutor in 1993.

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge, Malindi and Garsen High Courts
• Served in various committees in Judiciary
• Spearheaded implementation of CSO in Nairobi
• Head of Station in various courts

Interests

• Nurturing and role modeling young professionals
• Farming
• Sports

Hon. Lady Justice Dorah Chepkwony was born in Kakamega County.

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the Judicial Service as a Magistrate
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2015
• Served at Mombasa, Milimani-Nairobi and Kiambu High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, 1989
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1991

Training Attended

• Management Development for Women Managers in the Public Service, 1997
• Effective and Efficient Administration of Justice, 1997
• Administration and Financial Management, 2002
• Introduction to International Protection and Refugee Law, 2009
• Court Administration, Judicial Reform and Change Management, 2009
• Anti-Illicit Trade, 2009
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, 2010
• Application of International Human Rights Legal Instruments, 2011
• Introduction to International Protection and Refugee Law, 2012
• IARLJ Africa Chapter Conference/ Training, 2012
• Nurturing Excellence Mentorship, 2012
• Women Leading Change, 2012
• Women Judges Enabling Sustainable Development Goals: Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies, 2017
• Judicial Study and Observation Programme by Standing International Forum of Commercial Courts, 2022

Previous Experience

• Magistrate in various court stations
• Teacher

Other Responsibilities

• Board Member of Nakuru Girls’ High School
• Board Member of St. Kizito Girls Secondary School, Lusumu

Interests

• Volunteering and Community Involvement
• Travel
• Reading

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2015
• Served at Garsen, Mombasa and Kericho High Courts
• Serving at Family and Civil Division – Milimani High Court

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1987

Training Attended

Several trainings including mediation

 Previous Experience

• Long standing career Magistrate,
• HRM at UEAB
• Acting Chair, Cooperative Tribunal

Other Responsibilities

Ambassador of mediation

Interests

• Author, Preacher, Singer, Motivational Speaker & Literature Evangelist

Justice Kiarie Waweru Kiarie was born in Uasin Gishu County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the Judicial Service as a Magistrate in 1988
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2015
• Served as Judge at Marsabit, Busia and Homa Bay High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1988

Training Attended

Several seminars and trainings conducted by Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA)

Previous Experience

Served as a Magistrate for 28 years

Other Responsibilities

• Head of Stations
• Judge advocate
• Member, Performance Management and Measurement Steering Committee (PMMSC) for eight years

Hon. Lady Justice Lucy Mwihaki Njuguna was born in Murang’a County.

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2015.
• Served at Milimani High Court - Civil Division and Embu High Court.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws degree, University of Nairobi.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi, 1991.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1993.

Training Attended

• Training on mediation at the Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA)
• Accredited Mediator.

Previous Experience

• Litigation Counsel at the Attorney General’s office
• Private practice

Other Responsibilities

Presiding Judge at Embu High Court

Interests

• Passionate in Family, Civil, and Criminal matters.

Hon. Justice Reuben Nyambati Nyakundi was born in Kisii County

 Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the judicial service as a District Magistrate II, in 1987
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2015
• Served as Presiding Judge at Kajiado, Malindi and Eldoret High Courts.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Executive Master of Business Administration, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2013.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi,1986
• Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law, 1987
• Admitted to the Bar in 1989.

Training Attended

• Dynamics of Leadership and Policy for the common good, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
• Professional Development, University of Minnesota, USA as a fellow in the Hubert H Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.
• Judicial Administration, RIPA UK International
• International Protection and Refugee Law by UNHCR
• Refugee Studies Program, University of Oxford 1996 International Summer School.
• Trainer of Trainers on International Protection and Refugee Law by UNHCR and Swiss Confederation Federal Office for Migration
• Judiciary and Human Rights by the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association, Cape Town, South Africa
• Environmental Law and its Enforcement by the Institute for Law and Environmental Governance.
• Global Development and Social Justice by Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University
• Court Administration, Judicial Reform and Change Management. KJA
• Strategic Leadership Development Programme, Kenya School of Government
• Certificate on personal Leadership by Peak Performance Consultants (2021)
• Certificate on jurisprudence of Equity program (JEP) on the application of International Human Rights Legal Instruments Training of Trainers by the Kenya Women Judges Association.
• Team Work in Times of change’ by the judiciary in conjunction with International Development Law Organization (IDLO).

Previous Experience

• Magistrate at Migori, Gatundu, Garissa, Milimani Commercial Magistrate’s Court and Milimani Commercial Law Courts
• Head of Station at Makadara, Nyeri, Bungoma and Kakamega Law Courts
• Deputy Registrar of the High Court, Commercial and Tax Division.
• Worked with Kawangware Integrated Group, as a trainer on HIV / AIDS awareness.

Other Responsibilities

Presiding Judge, Eldoret High Court

Interests

• Playing Golf
• Reading,
• Coaching and mentorship of teens and young adults.
• Volunteering in community and church social programmes
• Yoga
• Social and professional networking.

Justice Onyiego John Nyabuto was born in Kisii County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the judicial service as a District Magistrate II (Prof) in 1994
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2016.
• Served as Judge at Milimani High Court - Family and Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Divisions as well as Mombasa and Garissa High Courts.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi, 1991
• Diploma in Legal Studies, Kenya School of Law, 1992
• Admitted to the Bar in 1993

Training Attended

Several national and international trainings

Previous Experience

• Practiced law at H.P. Makhecha and Co Advocates in 1993
• Prosecution State Counsel, State Law Office

Other responsibilities

• Presiding Judge Garissa High Court

Interests

• Sports, especially football

Hon. Lady Justice Cherere Thripsisa Wanjiku Wamae was born in Murang’a County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the judicial service as a magistrate
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2016
• Served at Kisumu and Meru High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1991

Training Attended

• Mediation and Conflict Resolution
• Uniformity in Resentencing Post-Muruatetu: Emerging Jurisprudence and Best Practices for Judges
• Emerging Issues in Commercial Law
• Cybercrime & Electronic Evidence
• Intellectual Property

 Previous Experience

• Labour Officer

Interests

• Community Service

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the judicial service as a District Magistrate II (Prof) in 1985
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2016
• Served as Presiding Judge at Kerugoya and Chuka High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1985

Training Attended

• Effective and Efficient Administration of Justice
• Management and Administration courses for Magistrates
• Strategies for Personal Growth at Kenya School of Professional Studies
• Users Seminar on Istanbul Protocol
• Environmental Law and its Enforcement.
• Refugee Laws.
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Corruption and Economic Crimes and Cyber Crimes.
• Trainer on Sexual Offences Act
• Change Management
• Emerging Issues and Best Practices in Juvenile Justice
• Best Interests of the Child
• Stress Management and Counselling
• Transgender Issues
• Tax Law
• Counter Terrorism
• Judgement and Legal Writing
• Mediator

Previous Experience

• Magistrate for 31 years from 1985 at various levels
• Head of Station at Nyeri, Karatina, Naivasha, Kerugoya, Embu, Malindi and Kisumu Law Courts and Milimani Children’s Court, Nairobi
• Deputy Registrar, at the High Court and Court of Appeal.
• Special Magistrate, East and Central Province under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.

Other Responsibilities

• Member, Kenya Women Judges Association, Kenyan Chapter and serves as Regional Representative of Mount Kenya Region.
• Member, National Council on the Administration of Justice Special Taskforce on Children Matters
• Served on committees responsible for developing the Registry Manual for subordinate courts and a manual for Heads of Stations.
• Spearheaded rehabilitation programmes for drug addicts in Malindi
• Regional Chairlady of Coast Region, Embu Region and Council member of Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association.
• Worked with alcoholics in rehabilitation institutions
• Member, Committee of Swedish – Kenya Co-operation on Prison Reforms.
• Member of Schools’ Board of Governors and committees.
• Participated in church activities and career guidance in schools

Interests

• Mentoring young girls
• Assisting the poor, visiting prisoners with church members to give donations and evangelising

Hon. Lady Justice Ngetich Rachel C. Biomondo was born in Bomet County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• High Court Judge - December 2016
• District Magistrate II(Prof.)-November 1994

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) degree, University of Nairobi, 2019.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi, 1992
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law, 1992

• Master of Laws University of Nairobi -2019
  1. Thematic area-Public Finance
  2. Thesis-Effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in case backlog management in Kenyan Judicial System: Focus on Milimani High Court Commercial Division.
• Bachelor of Laws University of Nairobi-1992
• Diploma Kenya school of law-1992
• Certificate Senior Leadership Development Program (SLDP 418) Kenya School of Government (KSG)-2024

Year of Admission to the Bar

• Admitted to the Bar in 1993

Stations Served as Judge

• • Milimani Commercial Division
  • Nakuru
  • Kiambu
  • Kabarnet

Trainings Attended

Trainings organized by Kenya Judiciary Academy & IAWJ

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge, Kabarnet High Court
• Member, NCAJ Committee on Criminal Justice Reforms (NCCJR)

Interests

• Swimming
• Charitable activities

Hon Justice David Kipyegomen Kemei was born in Baringo County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined judicial service as District Magistrate II (Prof) in 2001
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2016
• Served at Machakos and Bungoma High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1993 

Training Attended

Several workshops and seminars

Previous Experience

• Magistrate
• Head of Station at Rongo, Migori and Nakuru Law Courts.
• Legal practice for seven years.

Other Responsibilities

• Chair, B.O.M Kimugul Mixed Day Secondary School, Baringo
• Member, B.O.M Plateau Girls High School, Uasin Gishu.

Interests

• Giving the Public Excellent Service.

Hon Lady Justice Anne Colleta Apondi Adwera - Ong'injo was born in Siaya County

 Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2016
• Served as Judge at Meru and Mombasa High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1993

Training Attended

• Workshops, conferences, seminars and colloquium organized by Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA)

Previous Experience

• Magistrate from 1994 to 2016

Other Responsibilities

• Presiding Judge, Criminal Division - Mombasa High Court

Interests

• Children and women rights as well as rights of inmates

Hon Lady Justice Teresia Mumbua Matheka was born in Machakos County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the Judiciary in 1993 as District Magistrate (II) Prof.
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2016
• Served as Judge at Makueni, Nakuru and Nyeri High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (LLB), University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1990
• Certificate from the United Nations Asia and East Institute (Japan) on Treatment of Juvenile Delinquency and a Masters in Women’s Law (Southern and Eastern African Regional Centre for Women’s Law), University of Zimbabwe.

Training Attended

Participated in various seminars, workshops and trainings on issues related to the administration of justice and different aspects of the law such as:

• Development of a Curriculum on Child Care and Protection, Pwani University, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development and Association of Charitable Institutions of Kenya (ACCIK)
• Training as a mediator at the JTI
• Trainer of Trainers, training for children magistrates at Entebbe for Counter Terrorism and Counter Human Trafficking under IAWJ Kenya

Previous Experience

• Chief Magistrate at Mombasa, Nanyuki and Kibera Law Courts.
• Magistrate at Kakamega, Butali, Nakuru - Municipal Court and Nyahururu Law Courts
• Served at the Judiciary Training Institute
• Worked with the Taskforce on Alternative Justice Systems
• Served on the National Committee on Community Service
• Legal Assistant.
• Untrained Teacher at Kyangala Secondary School

Other Responsibilities

• Chairperson, NCAJ Standing Committee on the Administration of Justice for Children.
• Member, National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Taskforce on Children Matters
• Presiding Judge Makueni Law Courts
• Chair, County CUC.
• Member, the Committee on NCAJ Bill
• Chair, IAWJ Kenya Coast Region
• Part of the National Implementation Team (NIT) of the Child Care and Protection Officers training project
• Member, Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association - National Treasurer, National Assistant Secretary, Regional Representative, Regional Secretary
• Member, Kenya Women Judges Association.
• Trainer of Trainers in the Implementation of the Community Service Act, the KWJA Jurisprudence of Equality Programme, CCPO, and
• Trainer on Refugee Law in the (KMJA/ UNCHR Project).
• Served on schools and other boards including St. Martin Catholic Social Apostolate

Interests

• Service to the community
• Mentoring
• Tree planting

Hon Justice Nyagah Jesse Njagi was born in Embu County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the judicial service as a Magistrate in 1987
• Appointed as Judge in 2016
• Served as Judge at Kakamega High Court
• Presiding Judge at Marsabit High Court.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree, University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1988

Training Attended

Trainings in criminal and civil law, Human rights, children rights, refugee law, mediation and cyber-crime.

Previous Experience

Magistrate for 29 years

Interests

Sports and Community Service

Hon Lady Justice Patricia Gichohi was born in Nyeri

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined judicial service as a District Magistrate II (Prof) in 1991
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served as Judge at Kisii and Nakuru High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1990

Previous Experience

• Magistrate at Makadara, Murang’a, Milimani Commercial, Kitale, Homa Bay and Kiambu Law Courts.
• Deputy Registrar
• Chair of Process Servers Committee

Training Attended

Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP)

Other Responsibilities

Member of Judiciary Staff Training Committee

Interests

Music

Hon Lady Justice Josephine Wayua Wambua Mongare was born in Makueni County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served at Eldoret High Court and Commercial and Tax Division – Milimani

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) degree - Loyola Law School, Loyola Mary Mount University, Los Angeles, California
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1991

Training Attended

• Judgment writing skills
• Tax Laws
• Insolvency and Company Practice
• Mediation and Arbitration skills
• Leadership and Corporate Governance

Previous Experience

• Chair, Federation of Women Lawyers Kenya
• Served on the Board of Public Procurement and Administrative Review Board
• Worked at Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission
• Proprietor and Senior Partner – J. W. Wambua & Company Advocates
• Consultant in Gender, Human Rights and Governance for UNODC, Red Cross, UNICEF and Local and International NGOs.
• Advisor - Mbaitu Inc. (USA & Canada), Churchill-Foundation, Touch A Child's Heart (USA).
• Recruitment Consultant at Jaykay Medical Services - USA

Other Responsibilities

• Convener, Commercial and Tax Division Bar-Bench
• Member, Kenya Judges Welfare Association Executive Committee (KJWA)

 Interests

• Reading any book
• Travelling
• Community engagement and building
• Women and children empowerment

Hon. Lady Justice Nyaundi Patricia Mande was born Busia County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served at the Family Division, Milimani Law Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) Degree - Human Rights Law
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1991
• Conferred as Senior Counsel in 2020

Training Attended

• Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP), Kenya School of Government
• Women in Leadership, Strathmore University

Previous Experience

• Rule of Law Advisor Office of CJ (NCAJ)
• Regional Director, Crisis Action
• CEO, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)
• CEO, The Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission of Kenya (TJRC)
• Executive Director, FIDA

Other Responsibilities

Convenor, Sub Committee on Adoptions, Family Division

Interests

• Outdoor activities
• Fiction novels

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the judicial service as a District Magistrate II (Prof) in 1993, rising to Chief Magistrate
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served at the Milimani - Criminal Division and Kibera High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) degree, University of Nairobi
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Post-graduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1991

Training Attended

• Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Kenya School of Government
• Certificate in Crisis Leadership from Rosewell Academy, USA.

Previous Experience

• Magistrate at various court stations
• Head of Station, Shanzu and Kahawa Counter-Terrorism Courts

Other Responsibilities

• Chairperson, National Community Service Orders Committee
• Chaired Business Premises Rent Tribunal (BPRT)

Hon. Lady Justice Chirchir Sophie Chebet was born in Kericho County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served at Kakamega High Court

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) - student
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1993

Training Attended

• Total Quality management
• Computer packages
• Cybercrime training
• Judgment writing
• Basic training on mediation

Previous Experience

• Private law practitioner
• Assistant Manager - Legal Services

Interests

• Reading and gardening

Hon Justice Prof (Dr) Nixon Wanyama Sifuna was born in Bungoma County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served at Milimani, Commercial and Tax Division

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Law, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Master of Philosophy Degree in law, Moi University
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1995
• Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment & Environmental Audit, Moi University
• Visiting Scholar, Environmental law Institute (ELI), Washington DC, USA.

 Training Attended

• Tax Law
• Insolvency Law
• Maritime Crime

Previous Experience

• Part-time Lecturer, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor, Moi University
• External Examiner in other universities
• Practiced law for many years
• Registered with NEMA as a lead expert
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Audit Practitioner.

Other Responsibilities

Member, Anti-Corruption Advisory Committee of Kenya's National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ).

Awards

2022 Winner, the inaugural Africa Development Bank’s (AFDB) Continental Award for Accountability and Integrity

Interests

Promoting social justice, constitutionalism, sustainable development and the rule of law through judicial decisions, research and scholarly publications.

Hon. Lady Justice Shariff Mwanaisha Saida was born in Taita Taveta County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served at Chuka, Meru and Kisumu High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi, 1995
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law, 1996
• Admitted to the Bar in 1997

Training Attended

• Certificate in ICT proficiency at Institute of Applied Technology, Mombasa
• Certificate in Judgement Writing, KJTA

Previous Experience

• Proprietor of M.S. Shariff & Company Advocates
• Associate at Madzayo & Madzayo Advocates
• Associate at Lumatete Muchai & Company Advocates
• Pupil at Lumatete Muchai & Company Advocates
• Pupil at Rumba Kinyuthia & Company advocates
• Pupil at Anjarwallah Abdulhussein & Company Advocates
• Pupil at Onyango Ogola & Company Advocates Mombasa

Other Responsibilities

• Life member, Kenya Red Cross, Kwale Branch
• Treasurer, Timbwani Landlords Association Shelly beach
• Treasurer, Taita/Taveta Professionals Association
• Matron at Murray Girls High School

Interests

• Music
• Cooking
• Afforestation
• Mentorship
• Philanthropist

Hon. Justice Heston Nyaga was born in Embu County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the judicial service as a Senior Resident Magistrate in 2004
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served as judge at Nakuru High Court.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1997

Training Attended

• Computer Skills for Managers, IAT
• Sexual Offences Act
• Jurisprudence on Equality and Justice
• Anti-illicit Trade Training Court Administration, Judicial Reforms and Change Management
• Inaugural Judiciary Transformation
• Developments on Jurisprudence in Bond/Bail Policy
• Daily Court Returns and Judicial Officers’ Statistic Returns
• Death Sentence and Life Imprisonment; Emerging and Comparative Jurisprudence
• Human Trafficking and Electronic Evidence
• Active Case Management
• Plea Bargaining for Judicial Officers
• Alternatives to Imprisonment and Non-Custodial Sentences
• Victim Protection Act
• Alternative Justice Systems
• EDR/Election Offences training for Magistrates

Previous Experience

• Magistrate at Nakuru Law Courts
• Magistrate and Head of Station in Kabarnet, Molo and Milimani Commercial Law Courts
• Deputy Head of Station, Makadara Law Courts

Other Responsibilities   

• Member, Judiciary Sub Committee on Addressing Case Backlog
• Chairperson, Committee that Developed the Mobile Court Policy for the Magistrate’s Courts
• Member, Auctioneers Licensing Board

Interests

• Tennis/Football
• Hiking/ Camping
• Solving Cryptic Crosswords

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022.
• Served at Milimani High Court - Judicial Review Division.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1997

Previous Experience

• Practiced law for several years

Author of various Books and Articles/Publications

• Intersex Persons and the Law in Kenya
• Family Law in Kenya
• Sexual Orientation, Gender, Identity and International Human Rights Law
• A practitioner’s guide No. 4 - (www.inhcr.org/cgi)
• Weekly family law articles for the Star Newspaper from 2006 to 2016, among others.

Other Responsibilities

• Senior Counsel
• Mentor at:
• The Law Society of Kenya
• Advance Mentorship and Counselling Ltd
• Mpesa Foundation Academy
• Strathmore University
• The Judiciary
• Mount Kenya University
• Kenyatta University

Interests

• Playing Saxophone
• Voice over

Hon. Justice Mulwa Peter Mutua was born in Machakos County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the judicial service as a District Magistrate II (Prof) in 2001
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served as judge at Kiambu and Milimani High Courts

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master in Public Administration, UON
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, UON
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 1998

Trainings Attended

• Modern Trends in ADR (NCJS – Egypt)
• Public Administration (RIPA – UK)
• Judicial Case Management & Ethics (CSC – UK)
• Strategic Leadership Development Program – Kenya School of Government (KSG)
• Diploma in Contemporary Public Administration (GIMI – Israel)

Previous Experience

• Registrar, Subordinate Courts
• Magistrate in various court stations
• Practiced law

Other Responsibilities

• Chairman, Judiciary Staff Training Committee
• Member, Administration of Justice and Performance Management Committee (AJPMC) 

Interests

• Travelling
• Sports

Hon. Justice Mugambi Lawrence Nthiga was born in Tharaka - Nithi County.

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined judicial service as a District Magistrate II (Prof)
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022.
• Served at Busia and Milimani (Constitutional and Human Rights Division) High Courts.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law,1999
• Admitted to the Bar in 2000

Training Attended

• 9th Conference of State Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
• Continuous Judicial Education Training
• Workshop on International Protection and Refugee Law
• International Conference on Special Needs Offenders, Ontario Canada
• Strategic Communication Course for Top Managers at the Kenya Institute of Administration.
• Study tour of United States of America and Canada on good practices in offender management systems.
• Africa Regional Conference on Prisons and Correctional Services, Abuja Nigeria.
• Workshop for Judicial officers on sexual offences
• Training workshop for Heads of Stations
• Seminar for Magistrates on the Children Act
• Induction Course for District Magistrates

Previous Experience

• Magistrate at Kapsabet, Sotik, Kangundo and Milimani Law Courts
• Chief Magistrate at the Anti-Corruption Court
• National Coordinator, Community Service Orders
• Advocate at Nyaga Kamundi & Co. Advocates.

Other Responsibilities

• Youth mentorship
• Facilitator at workshops and conferences

Interests

• Reading fictional and motivational books
• Participating in community empowerment initiatives

Hon Justice Gregory Mutai was born in Uasin Gishu

 Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High in 2022
• Served at Mombasa High Court, Family Division

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), UON
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 2000

Training Attended

• Performance Management for Government Employees
• Training for Directors of State Corporations

Previous Experience

• Private legal practice
• Chairman, Sugar Arbitration Tribunal
• Legal Officer, Agricultural Finance Corporation

Other Responsibilities

• Head, Family Division, Mombasa High Court
• Chairman of the Assururiet Farm, Kesses, Uasin Gishu County
• Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
• Member, ICPSK
• List Counsel of the International Criminal Court and Patent Agent (KIPI)
• Member, Board of Management of Bishop Birech Girls High School

Interests

• Current Affairs
• Mountain biking
• Hiking
• Volunteering in community work

Hon. Justice Wananda John Robert Anuro was born in Siaya County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served at Eldoret High Court

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 2001

Training Attended

Attended various courses

Previous Experience

22 years of experience in private legal practice

Interests

• Watching soccer and other sport games
• Sight-seeing

Tourism

Hon. Justice Mohochi Samuel Mukira was born in Nairobi County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served at Nakuru High Court

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) degree, Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice, Transitional Justice Institute, University of Ulster, 2010
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, Nagpur University India, 1997
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law, 2000
• Admitted to the Bar in 2001

Training Attended

• Entry Course, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators-UK, 2009
• Selected International Conferences, Seminars and Training Workshops
• PBI Peace Brigade International 30th Anniversary’, Berlin Germany.
• Follow-up Workshop on the ‘Human Rights Tool-Box for Lawyers
• Political Economy Analysis (PEA) Training
• Capacity Works Training
• 5^th Dublin Platform for Human Rights Defenders, Dublin Ireland an international conference
• 2nd International Training on ‘Creating a Human Rights Tool-Box
• International Conference on ‘Conflicting Women’s Rights - Human Rights Framework to Women’s Role in Post Conflict Countries.
• Training Workshop on Treaty Monitoring Bodies; Geneva Switzerland
• Conference on the ‘Right to the Highest Attainable Standard of Health.
• International Conference on ‘the Optional Protocol to the UNCAT: Preventive Mechanisms and Standards’.
• International Seminar ‘The Ban on Torture: A Principle Under Threat’, Plunger
• Monitoring the Right to Health and the Role of Health Professionals Training
• Training workshop on Defending Human rights Defenders
• Training on ‘Helping skills for Managers” Nairobi, Organized by United States International University (USIU) Victims of Torture (VOT) Project
• Regional Seminar on Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and Organisational Development.
• Training Workshop on Results Based Management (RBM)
• Trainer of Trainers, (T.O.T) Workshop for Senior Police Trainers.
• Workshop of Administration of Justice: The Role of the Police.
• Certificate in the Development of Human rights Tool-Box, Lund University Raoul Wallenberg Institute and Manheimer Swartling, Stockholm Sweden. 2010

Previous Experience

• Unit Manager, JSM-Legal LLP incorporating Mohochi & Company Advocates
• Executive Director, The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya)
• Component Leader, Governance Integrity & Accountability Project; Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit
• Legal Advisor, Social Justice and National Reconciliation Project, Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit-Kenia
• Consultant/Case Manager, Muslim Human Rights Forum (MHRF)
• Executive Director, Independent Medico Legal Unit
• Non-Executive Coordinator, National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (NCHRD)
• Legal & Training Officer, Independent Medico Legal Unit
• Program Coordinator, Litigation Fund against Torture
• Pupil/Holding over, Muoki & Company Advocates
• Executive Committee member of the World Organisation Against Torture.

Interests

• Botany
• Agriculture

Hon. Justice Olei Francis Rayola Ochieng Odhiambo was born in Kisumu County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served at Machakos High Court

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• MBA, Strategic Management
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, Political Science
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
• Post Graduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2001

Training Attended

Diploma in CS, Journalism and HRM

Previous Experience

Legal practice for 21 years

Other Responsibilities

Various leadership positions in school boards, church and LSK

Interests

Sports wellbeing, economic literature

Hon. Lady Justice (Dr). Freda Mugambi was born in Meru County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served at Milimani High Court - Commercial and Tax Division

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
• Master of Laws (LLM) degree in Commercial Law, University of Birmingham, UK.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, Moi University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 2002.

Training Attended

• Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP)
• Certificate in Mediation
• Numerous short courses and trainings organized by the Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA)

Previous Experience

• Deputy Director, Judicial Education and Curriculum Development at the Kenya Judiciary Academy.
• Director Examinations, Council of Legal Education.
• Lectured at the University and at the Kenya School of Law.

Other Responsibilities

• Deputy Director, Kenya Judiciary Academy

Interests

• Traveling

Hon Justice Magare Dennis Kizito Ng’wono was born in Kisii County

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served at Mombasa High Court

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) degree, University of Nairobi
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Catholic University of Eastern Africa
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, Moi University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 2003
• CPS (K)

Training Attended

Certified Mediator

Previous Experience

• Partner at Magare Musundi and Company Advocates
• Served at Kibichiy and Company Advocates

Other Responsibilities

 Head of Commercial, Admiralty and Civil Division, Mombasa.

Interests

• Golf
• Darts
• Chess
• Swimming
• Reading

Hon. Lady Justice Florence Macharia Wangari was born in Nyeri County.

Appointment to Judicial Service

• She joined the judicial service in 2006 as a Resident Magistrate
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served as Judge at Mombasa High Court

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Masters of Laws (LLM) degree, University of South Africa (2016)
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Nairobi (2001)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2003)
• Admitted to the Bar in 2003

Training Attended

• Certified Mediator, Strathmore Disputes
• DHRM, Kenya Institute of Management (2005)
• Studied at Resolution Centre & Falicit8, UK
• Counter Terrorism Laws
• Anti-Narcotics Laws
• Economic Crimes Law
• Refugee Laws
• Trial Advocacy
• Human Trafficking
• Tax Laws

Previous Experience

• Magistrate (2006-2022)
• State Counsel (2004 - 2006)
• Practiced law between (2003 - 2004)

Other Responsibilities

• Member, National Steering Committee on the Implementation of the AJS Policy
• Coast Region Representative, International Association of Women Judges
• Life Member of Kenya Red Cross Society

Interests

• Community Service
• Mentorship programs
• Peer review mechanisms/ welfare

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Joined the judicial service as a District Magistrate II (Prof) in 2004, rising to Chief Magistrate
• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served at Nakuru High Court

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree, DR B. A. Marathwada University India
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 2003.

Previous Experience

• Served as a magistrate at Kitale, Migori, Mavoko, Mumias and Kisumu Law Courts.

Appointment to Judicial Service

• Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2022
• Served at Milimani High Court, Civil Division

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) degree, Law and Governance, University of London, SOAS
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, University of Kent
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, Political Science and International Development, McGill University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• Admitted to the Bar in 2009.
• Barrister and Solicitor in Canada, 2014

Training Attended

• Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
• Arbitration and Tax

Previous Experience

• Chairperson, International Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Commission, Kenya
• Chairperson, International Chamber of Commerce, Nominations Commission, Kenya
• Lecturer, International Commercial Arbitration, Strathmore School of Law
• Tutor, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
• Principal, Visram & Co. Advocates

Other Responsibilities

• Chair, Judiciary Committee for supporting Kenya’s candidate for position of Judge at the International Criminal Court, ICC.
• Kenyan representative at the International Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Global Committee

Interests

• Swimming
• Yoga
• Reading

Until his appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice Otieno was serving as Manager in Charge of Prosecutions, Tax & Customs Dispute Resolution at the Kenya Revenue Authority

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Master in Tax Law, Lund University, Sweden (2015)
• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (2004)
• Post Graduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law (2005)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2005

Previous Experience

2018 – 2024: Manager in charge of Prosecutions, Tax and Customs Dispute Resolution, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

2016 - 2017: Assistant Manager, KRA 2013 – 2016: Senior Legal Officer, KRA 2010 – 2013: Legal Officer I, KRA 2007 – 2010: Legal Officer II, KRA

2005 – 2006: Associate, Rachuonyo & Rachuonyo Advocates

Membership to Professional Bodies & Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• Institute of Certified Public Secretaries, Kenya

Until her appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice was Proprietor, Bett & Company Advocates Director, Siloam Hospital Limited

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (1990)
• Postgraduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law (1991)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1992

Previous Experience

2006 to 2024: Sole Proprietor, Bett & Company Advocates

1999 to 2024: Director, Siloam Hospital Limited

1995 - 2003: Sole Proprietor, Bett & Company Advocates

2003 –2006: Principal Partner, Bett Kipyegon & Company Advocates

1992 -1994: Associate Advocate, Migiro & Company Advocates

Membership to Professional Bodies and Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)

Until his appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice Musyoki was serving as Proprietor, B.M. Musyoki & Co. Advocates

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Master in laws Democracy and Governance, University of Nairobi (2016)
• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (1997)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (1998)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1998

Previous Experience

2003 to 2024: Sole Proprietor B.M. Musyoki & Co. Advocates

2010 - 2015: Member, Standards Tribunal

1999 - 2002: Litigation Counsel Kiogora Mutai & Co. Advocates

Membership to Professional Bodies & Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• Africa Bar Association
• Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Until his appointment as Judge of the High Court, was serving as Senior Principal Magistrate

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws, Moi University (2005)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2007)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2007

Previous Experience

2020 to 2024: Senior Principal Magistrate

2016 - 2020: Principal Magistrate

2012 - 2017: Deputy Registrar, Judicial Service Commission

2011 to 2012: Assistant Registrar, Judicial Service Commission

2007 – 2010: District Magistrate II (Prof)

Membership to Professional Bodies and Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association

Until his appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice Andayi was working as Chief Magistrate in the Judiciary.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Master of Applied Philosophy and Ethics, Strathmore University (2015)
• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (1998)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (1999)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2000

Previous Experience

2014 to 2024: Chief Magistrate

2010 -2014: Senior Principal Magistrate

2009 – 2010: Principal Magistrate

2004 – 2009: Senior Resident Magistrate

2003 – 2004: Resident Magistrate

2002 - 2003: District Magistrate II (Prof)

2000 - 2001: Associate Advocate, P.L. Mutuli & Co. Advocates

Membership to Professional Bodies & Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• Kenya Magistrate and Judges Association

Until his appointment as Judge of the High Court, Mwamuye was Managing Partner at Bahati Mwamuye and Associates

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Manchester, UK (2005)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2007)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2008

Previous Experience

2018 to 2024: Managing Partner Bahati Mwamuye and Associates

2016 - 2023: Member National Environment Tribunal

2013- 2018: Partner Mwamuye, Kimathi and Kimani Advocates

2012 – 2013: Senior Tax Associate Iseme, Kamau and Maema Advocates

2011 - 2012: Legal Officer, Kenya Revenue Authority

2007 - 2011: Revenue Officer, Kenya Revenue Authority

Membership to Professional Bodies and Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• East African Law Society (EALS)

Until his appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice Ng’arng’ar was serving as Chief Magistrate.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Master of Laws, University of Nairobi (2020)
• Master of Business Administration, Moi University (2013)
• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (1998)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (1999)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2000

Previous Experience

2016 to 2024: Chief Magistrate

2012 – 2016: Senior Principal Magistrate

2008 – 2012: Principal Magistrate

2007 – 2008: Senior Resident Magistrate

2004 – 2007: Resident Magistrate

2001 - 2004: District Magistrate II

2000 – 2001: Advocate, Kibichiy and Co. Ltd

Membership to Professional Bodies & Associations

• Kenya Judges & Magistrates Association
• Law Society of Kenya

Until her appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice Micheni was serving as Chief Magistrate

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Peace Building, Kampala International University (2009)
• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (1995)
• Postgraduate Diploma, Kenya School of Law (1996
• Diploma in Human Resource Management, Kenya Institute of Management (2008)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1996

Previous Experience

2014 to 2024: Chief Magistrate

2011 - 2014: Senior Principal Magistrate

2010 - 2011: Principal Magistrate

2006 - 2010: Senior Resident Magistrate

2003 - 2006: Resident Magistrate

2001 - 2003: District Magistrate II (Prof)

1999 to 2001: Legal Assistant, S. G. Mbaabu & Co. Advocates

1996 to 1998: Legal Assistant, Congo G. N & Advocates

Membership to Professional Bodies & Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association

Until her appointment as Judge of the High Court, Judge Ominde was serving as a Chief Magistrate in the Judiciary.

Appointment to Judicial Service

Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2024

Academic and Professional Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Nairobi (1989)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (1990)
• Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1990

Previous Experience
• 2011 to 2024: Chief Magistrate
• 2011 - 2013: Member, Tana Delta Commission of Inquiry
• 2010 - 2020: Member, Judicial Service Commission
• 2006 - 2011: Principal Magistrate
• 2004 – 2006: Senior Resident Magistrate
• 1999 - 2004: Chairperson, Rent Restriction Tribunal
• 1994 - 2003: Resident Magistrate
• 1991 -1994: District Magistrate II (Prof)
• 1990 – 1991: State Counsel II, Office of the Attorney General

Membership to Professional Bodies &Associations
• Law Society of Kenya
• Kenya Magistrate & Judges Association
• International Association of Women Judges
• East African Magistrates & Judges Association
• Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association

Until her appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice Namisi was Partner, Namisi & Company Advocates. 

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (2002)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2003)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2004

Previous Experience

2006 to 2024: Partner, Namisi & Company Advocates 2019 - 2022: Chairperson, HIV and AIDS Tribunal 2017 - 2019: Member, HIV and AIDS Tribunal

2015 - 2018: Adjunct Lecturer, Kenya School of Law

2008 - 2010: Part-time Lecturer, East African School of Management

2006 - 2006: Legal Officer, Superior Homes (K) Ltd

2005 - 2005: Associate, Mwaura & Wachira Advocates

Membership to Professional Bodies & Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS)
• International Commission of Jurists (ICJ – Kenya)
• Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) – Kenya

Before appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice Muteti was working as Senior Assistant Director, Public Prosecutions, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration, Kenyatta University (2018)

Bachelor of Laws, Moi University (1999)

Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2000)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2001

Previous Experience

2016 to 2024: Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions

2014 - 2016: Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions2012 - 2014: Senior Principal Prosecution Counsel 2011 – 2012: Principal Prosecution Counsel

2008 – 2011: Senior State Counsel

2005 to 2008: State Counsel I

2001 to 2005: State Counsel II Membership to Professional Bodies and

Associations

Law Society of Kenya

Until his appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice Nangea was serving as Chief Magistrate.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, India (1997)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (1999)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2000

Previous Experience

2012 to 2024: Chief Magistrate

2007 – 2012: Principal and Senior Principal Magistrate

2006 – 2007: Senior Resident Magistrate

2003 - 2006: Resident Magistrate

2001 – 2003: District Magistrate II (Prof)

2000 – 2001: Advocate, J.W Kagwe & Co. Advocates,

Membership to Professional Bodies & Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• Kenya Magistrates Judges Association

Until his appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice Njoroge was serving as an Advocate at Njoroge & Katisya Advocates

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (1994)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
• (1995)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1996

Previous Experience

2006 to 2024: Sole Proprietor Njoroge & Katisya Advocates.

1998 - 2005: Associate, Kiarie Kariuki & Company Advocates.

1997 – 1998: Associate Ghalia & Ghalia Advocates.

1996: Associate, Njenga Mbugua & Company Advocates,

Membership to Professional Bodies & Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• East African Law Society

Until her appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice Kendagor was working as Senior Principal Magistrate and Acting Registrar, Mediation in the Judiciary.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws, Moi University (2004)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2005)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2006

Previous Experience

2023 to 2024: Senior Principal Magistrate and Acting Registrar, Mediation

2019- 2023: Principal Magistrate

2015 – 2019: Senior Resident Magistrate

2011- 2014: Resident Magistrate

2010-2011: District Magistrate II

2009 -2010: Kendagor & Company Advocates Proprietor

2006 -2009: Walter Wanyonyi & Company Advocates, Litigation Associate Advocate

Membership to Professional Bodies & Associations

• Kenya Magistrates and Judges
• International Association of Women Judges

Until his appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice Mbugi was serving as Chief Magistrate

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (1994)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (1995)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates (1996)

Previous Experience

2016 to 2024: Chief Magistrate

2012 - 2016: Senior Principal Magistrate

2009 - 2011: Principal Magistrate

2003 - 2009: Senior Resident Magistrate

2003: Deputy Chairman, Co-operative Tribunal

2000 - 2003: Resident Magistrate

1997 - 1999: District Magistrate II (Prof)

Membership to Professional Bodies & Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association

Until his appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice Kassan was serving as a Chief Magistrate. 

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws, Moi University (2002)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2003)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2004

Previous Experience

2019 to 2024: Chief Magistrate

2014 – 2019: Senior Principal Magistrate

2011- 2014: Principal Magistrate

2009 –2011: Senior Resident Magistrate

2008 – 2009: Resident Magistrate

2004 -2008: District Magistrate II (Prof)

Membership to Professional Bodies & Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• Kenya Magistrates Judges Association

Until her appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice Inziani was working as Proprietor, ADAGI & Associates Company Advocates

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws, Moi University, School of Law (2003)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2004)

Admitted to the roll of Advocates in 2005

Previous Experience

2021 - 2023: Member/Proprietor, Judiciary Rules Committee/Adagi & Associates Company Advocates

2008 -2019: Associate Advocate, Daly & Inamdar Advocates

2007 – 2008: Associate Advocate, Lumatete Muchai & Co. Advocates

2005 - 2007: Associate Advocate, Charles Kioko Munyithya & Co. Advocates

Membership to professional bodies & Associations

• Law Society of Kenya

Until her appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice Wanyama was serving as Deputy Head Conventional and Related Crimes Department, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (1992)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (1992)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1993

Previous Experience

2021 to 2024: Deputy Head Conventional and Related Crimes Department, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)

2012 – 2024: Senior Assistant Director, ODPP

2019 - 2021: Head of Supreme Court and Special Prosecutors Division, ODPP

2016 - 2017: Deputy Head of Department, County Affairs, ODPP

2015 – 2017: Head of Delegated prosecution services, ODPP

2010 - 2016: Head of Sexual and Gender Based Violence Division, ODPP

2001 - 2010: Prosecution Counsel, State Law Office of the Attorney General

1997 - 2000: Prosecution Counsel, Office of the Attorney General

1993 - 1997: State Counsel, Office of the Attorney General

Membership to Professional Bodies & Associations

• Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA, Kenya)
• Law Society of Kenya

Until her appointment as Judge of the High Court, Justice Rutto was serving as Director, Legal Services, Office of the Controller of Budget

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Master of Laws, University of Dar es Salaam (2011)
• Bachelor of Laws, Moi University (2003)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2004)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2005

Previous Experience

2019 to 2024: Director, Legal Services, Office of the Controller of Budget

2018 -2019: Deputy Director, Legal Services, Teachers Service Commission

2013 – 2018: Law Clerk, Supreme Court of Kenya 2012: Senior State Counsel, State Law Office 2009 -2012: State Counsel I, State Law Office 2006 -2009: State Counsel II, State Law Office

Membership to Professional Bodies & Associations

• Law Society of Kenya

Until his appointment as Judge of the High Court, Judge Omido was serving as Senior Principal Magistrate

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (2000)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (2002)

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 2002

Previous Experience

2020 to 2024: Senior Principal Magistrate

2008 – 2020: Resident / Senior Resident and Principal Magistrate

2005-2008: Associate Advocate, Gachiri Kariuki & Co. Advocate and Hudson Wafula & Co. Advocate

2002-2004: Legal Officer, United Insurance Company Limited

Membership to Professional Bodies and Associations

• Law Society of Kenya
• Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association