Hon Justice Stephen Murugu Githinji

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