Hon. Lady Justice Florence Macharia Wangari

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