Hon Lady Justice Jecinta Atieno Orwa 

Justice Jecinta Atieno Orwa            

    Academic & Professional Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Nairobi (1994)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (1995)

 

Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1996 

 

Work Experience

Served as Chief Magistrate from 2024

2007-2024: Magistracy

1998-2007: Advocate, Jacinta Orwa & Co. Advocates

 

Membership to Professional Bodies and Other Associations

• Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association
• Law Society of Kenya
• East Africa Magistrates and Judges Association

 

Key Achievements

As Chair of Kapsabet Law Courts Users Committee, she collaborated with county and parliamentary leaders to operationalise Kapsabet Environment and Land Court, High Court, and Magistrates’ courts, enhancing justice access.  At Vihiga Law Courts, she supervised court construction, secured land for Emuhaya Magistrates Court, and led public engagement, earning recognition for promoting national cohesion and integration.