Hon. Justice Joseph Maloba Were

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Master of Arts, Ajou University, South Korea (2014)
• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (1996)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (1997)

 

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1998

 

Work Experience:

Served as Chief Magistrate from 2024

2020–2025: Member, Micro & Small Enterprise Tribunal

2017–2020: Founding Chairperson, Micro & Small Enterprise Tribunal

2004–2024: Magistracy

2001–2004: State Counsel, Office of the Attorney General

1999–2001: Legal Officer, Madison Insurance Company

1998–1999: Legal Officer, Gateway Insurance Company

 

Membership to Professional Bodies & Other Associations:

• Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya
• Law Society of Kenya
• Kenya Magistrates & Judges Association

 

Key Achievements

 

• Was part of successful litigation for the Judiciary saving billions of shillings and participated in the development of internal guidelines for swearing in of President and Governors,
• Led the setting up of Micro & Small Enterprises Tribunal
• Led the Automation of the Advocates Management System at the OCRJ.