Maj was a brilliant mind. He loved to read and did so widely. He loved to engage in a good debate. He was a towering figure (literally and in brilliance) in our LLM class of 2005 at the University of Pretoria, grasping new topics with ease and asking all the right questions. He kept the class active and engaging. Although you are gone too soon, the Lord knows it all. Rest well Maj till we meet again
Tributes to the Hon. Justice David Amilcar Shikomera Majanja.
Tribute to the late Hon Justice David Amilcar Shikomera Majanja
We mourn the loss Hon. Justice David Amilcar Shikomera Majanja, Judge of the High Court of Kenya and Commissioner of the Judicial Service Commission.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Judiciary and JSC fraternity during this time of deep sorrow and sadness.
Justice Majanja will be remembered as a towering figure in the development of our transformative post-2010 jurisprudence and a crucial pillar in the institution-building of the JSC and the Judiciary.
We stand in solidarity with the family, friends, and the entire Judiciary and JSC community during this very difficult period of mourning.
Rest in Peace.
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Rest well David. You have been immortalised by your contribution to the development of our jurisprudence
Judge Majanja was a great judge. But above all he was a great human being
William Shakespeare From Mcbeth Out, out, brief candle! / Life is but a walking shadow/a poor player/that struts and frets his hour upon stage /and then it is heard no more /it is a tale told by an idiot / full of sound and fury/ signifying nothing. Shakespeare may not have have anticipated the life of Majanja when he wrote this. His stay on stage was not brief and his life dignified a lot. Whether it was a court session, an interview or a friendly chat, he left you more dignified, more hopeful, more enlightened and more charged. His life was human service personified. He is no more but his legacy lives on.
We loved you but God loved you more,Go well as you Rest in Eternal peace with the Angels Judge thou you left too soon
RIP Maj, Sad to say fare thee well to the great Judge but such is life. DSM, you have left a rich legacy in both the bench and the bar. Your knowledge of the law, your concern with substantive justice, your fairness will be remembered for many years with the progressive and purposive interpretation of COK 2010. May the Lord receive you and comfort your Dad and family. Goodbye Dear Pupil Master, a very generous one at that! RIP Judge Maj.
May his lordship rest in perfect peace 🙏
Judge Majanja, You were such a wonderful and kind human. Both the mighty and lowly were at ease in your presence, despite your high office and exceptional brilliance that set you far apart from many. You will be terribly missed our dearest Judge. May you rest in perfect peace and may God's eternal love keep you warm in your new home. Forever loved and missed. Andrea A
Fare thee well Hon. Justice Majanja You were a dedicated, diligent and hardworking Jurist. A kind, generous and considerate person. Eternal peace grant unto him Ohh Lord! And let your perpetual light shine upon him.
I am honored to pay tribute to Hon.Justice David Majanja who was not only a guiding light in the Judiciary of Kenya but also a pillar of strength and His unwaivering kindness. I stand in solidarity with the family and the entire JSC community during this difficult period. May Hon.Justice David Majanja soul rest in eternal piece, we shall meet in the next kingdom.
A beautiful soul to be around to, so humble and pleasant. A true gentleman. We will miss you David. May you rest in eternal peace till we meet
I had the profound privilege of knowing Judge David A. S. Majanja when I was transferred to the Kisumu Law Courts, where he was the presiding judge. From the moment I met him, he treated me as his personal confidant, and every morning, I would visit him in his chambers. Our bond grew stronger with each interaction, and his encouragement played a significant role in my pursuit of further studies. Words are not enough to express the deep grief and sadness that hovers in my heart at his passing. His wisdom, kindness, and unwavering support will forever be cherished. We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.
Hon.Judge Majanja was a humble sympathetic person.I still remember how he stood by my brother prof.Abuya when we lost our mother and even during her sickness. I am a school principal and when l got a student who couldn’t pay fees,judge came through for her.He didn’t even know her!! I mourn the demise of a truly good person. May God put him on His right side as his soul rests in perfect peace forever and ever.
I am an advocate that does not enjoy court room practice due to previous experiences but you made it easy and relaxed unknowingly for me ; I appeared for you in all the areas you served. We shall miss your wise counsel, unbiased judgements and wonderful demeanor. Even when I lost ; I resonated with your reasoning!! Rest in peace Judge
Your death Senior has dealt a blow to the legal profession. That you are gone, is hard to fathom! O, death where is your Sting? O grave, where is your victory!? You leave behind a rich legacy of diligence and commitment to duty. These shall out-live you. The people of Kenya are blessed to have had you at their service. May you pick up your reward in heaven above ... May the heavens open up to you. And may the angels receive You. Rest in eternal Peace Judge - till we meet again!