Tribute to the late Hon. Justice Daniel Ogembo Ogola

Judge... Go well. I recall the days you were our Patron as Nairobi Region when we won inter Judiciary regional games and eventually took a well deserved visit to Mombasa. You accompanied us.. and was there with us and shared with us... your status notwithstanding!!!At one time you had the drum and really beating it to cheer the team on! We beat Mombasa by an embarrassing margin in soccer that day. I will miss you a great deal..Sports.. Rumba Music times in your neighborhood rendezvous.. your counsellings.. soft and factual speaking. Go well Judge, Colleague and Friend. Duncan Odima, Team Manager - Nairobi Region

Go well Judge . You were such a humble man

Such a gentleman and humble leader, Justice Ogembo has the CM, I remember him as loving and he valued his staff a great leader has rested, a man of few words but great action. A great mind in criminal law. Rest with the angels Judge.

Samburu

Tribute to the Late Hon. Justice Daniel Ogembo Ogola By Charles Odhiambo, PhD. Chairman-St. Joseph’s School, Rapogi Alumni Association The Late Hon. Justice Daniel Ogembo Ogola was my school-mate and class-mate between 1982 and 1985 at St. Joseph’s School, Rapogi in Migori County. Although we were enrolled in different streams, and he probably reported to school a month or so earlier than I; I can confidently say I had a very close and warm interaction with Dan K’Ogosh, as we used to call him. Dan was a warm, every jolly, straight-forward, loving, and dependable student that every other class-mate would love to be near in School. He spoke his mind, showed empathy with those that needed it, and was very careful not to hurt anyone. He knew when to speak and when to keep quiet, and often kept the class warm by imitating his teachers who made great impact in his life-especially when the class learnt a new concept. Often, we found his approach to learning very useful, as that imitation made us to internalize new ideas/concepts very quickly. As a result, when we did our KCE in 1985, our Class did very well, and I know we owe a lot of the success to Dan. Even in games and sport, Dan had a way of coming up with something that made cheering our teams very enjoyable. I remember in 1985, when Form Fours played soccer against Form Threes, Dan came up with the slogan “Jotieko”-meaning “Leaving Masters”. And so, we enjoyed cheering our Team, making fun that we were finishing strong-even in soccer. Instead of enjoying our win, we begun to feel sympathetic for the school, saying winners are leaving, who would win for the school in the subsequent years? Dan’s Career as a Judge, just fitted his personality. Although it made him a little more reserved, as the profession demanded that, but his honesty and wise counsel in matters where his opinion was sought were very enriching. In our 1985 Rapogi Class Wall, Dan rarely talked, but often posted very constructive items that would support us to move forward. But, more importantly whenever there was a challenge and we would be called upon to make some contributions, Dan would never talk, but his contributions would reach whoever would be collecting the money. He never failed to identify with his peers, social class differences notwithstanding-Dan gave cheerfully to support needy cases among his classmates. When I became Chair of the Alumni Association, Dan was one of the alumni members I could confide in, and call to side chart on areas where I needed their support. Even though he would not put up his view on the alumni wall, he would get one of our own to do it, but where financial support was needed, he would be on the fore-front. Personally, I consulted with Dan a lot on legal matters, and found his counsel very rich and never biased! One thing which I find very inspiring is the fact that every time I would meet with an “Ogola” who is Dan’s brother, I would not need to be introduced-the resemblance is usually very striking. I would only ask if they are related to Dan, and we would become instant friends. This is how I have become friends to two of Dan’s brothers. One of them, Billy, I met while we were together judging Biology Talks as Biology teachers in Kisii District-sometime back in 1992. We have become friends since then. It was him whom I could count onto help me teach (as a Guest Speaker) this nagging topic-Genetics and Evolution, as my faith then could not allow me to handle what was against my belief. And surely, he delivered, and my students passed. As we mourn Dan, I urge that we take time to reflect on how we ourselves have impacted on our families, the community, and the society. We see in the “Ogolas” a people who because of the upbringing from their parents, have made an impact in the lives of others and the society. We should stand up for and uphold virtues that Dan stood for-justice and meritocracy, say no to corruption, nepotism, favouritism, and bad governance. Let’s not forget that Dan’s family will need us, just as we needed his support often at our hours of need. May God rest Dan’s soul in eternal peace, give grace, peace and strength to the young family he has left behind, the larger “Ogola” family, the Clan, and his Village. God gave us Dan, and God has taken him away; may God’s name be glorified! (Job 1:21). Amen!

MY CONDOLENCES. R.I.P. HON.

As siaya family, we will miss you and your services but the scar that is left to your family is there to stay. Rest in piece judge

May the lord of peace give the family peace.. Rest in peace shemeji till we meet again

Just like a flower, sometimes we bloom, sometimes we wither and dry.

You fought the fight and rested. Rest in perfect peace Boss. We shall meet again.

May the LORD comfort the family of the good Judge. We will miss your dedication and focus in service. Rest in peace sir.

Was a very dedicated individual with reputation of consistently going beyond what is required for him.RIP

My condolences on the passing of Judge Ogembo to his wife, Hon Grace Omodho who serves in the family of tribunals.. I didn't get an opportunity to appear before Judge Ogembo, but I 'm inspired by the testimonies of his exemplary life. I wish the family the fortitude to bear the loss Rosemary Kuria, Chair, Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal

Rest in eternal peace

You left us far too soon but your legacy will live on forever. You were strong and brave and it was good having known you. I hope you are at peace and at a better place now. Rest in peace our brother.