As the then Registrar of the High Court i worked closely with Justice Fred Ochieng JA who was then the Presiding Judge of the Commercial Division.His aimable nature, his ability to bring change through consensus building, his passion and his dedication made it easy to pilot the flagship initiatives of automation and Court Annexed Mediation in the Commercial Division. He did not disappoint. He provided great leadership. All this with humility, with a joyful booming voice and a smile which assured all of us that we would succeed in spite of the teething challenges we faced. The Judiciary and this country has lost a transformational leader, a great Judge and a wonderful human being and friend. We thank God for his life and pray for his family during this very difficult time.
Tributes to the Late Hon. Mr. Justice Fredrick Ochieng’ Andago
Tributes to the Late Hon. Mr. Justice Fredrick Ochieng’ Andago
On behalf of the Judiciary and the Judicial Service Commission, I convey with profound sadness the news of the passing of Hon. Justice Fredrick Ochieng Andago, Judge of the Court of Appeal of Kenya. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Judiciary during this time of great sorrow.
Justice Ochieng joined the Judiciary in 2003 as a Judge of the High Court, where he served with distinction in various stations, including the Civil Division, Kitale, Kakamega, the Criminal Division, the Commercial and Admiralty Division, and Kisumu. In 2022, he was elevated to the Court of Appeal.
He will be fondly remembered as a towering figure in the development of Kenya’s commercial law jurisprudence and as a strong advocate for the promotion of alternative dispute resolution. At the time of his passing, he was serving as the Chairperson of the Court Annexed Mediation Taskforce, which is spearheading the national roll-out of Court-Annexed Mediation.
Prior to joining the Judiciary, he had a distinguished career as an Advocate of the High Court in the firm of Kaplan & Stratton Advocates for almost two decades.
We stand in solidarity with his family, friends, and the entire Judiciary community during this difficult period of mourning. We call for sensitivity and compassion as we share in this collective grief.
May Hon. Justice Fred Ochieng’s soul rest in eternal peace.
Hon. Justice Martha K. Koome, EGH
Chief Justice and Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission
Tributes Shared
We have again one the brilliant Judge who has greatly contributed to the development of law in this country in delivery of justice. He was humble and social in every aspect. We shall forever forever remember him. RIP
Hon. Judge mentored me in my early days of Prosecution, he corrected and rebuked me with utmost love and respect. Later we became friends, sharing alot on what's going in the criminal justice world. I mourn a great friend agiant in the legal profession. Judge, Rest in the arms of our lord, we shall meet again.
You were a great boss. We will truly miss your good humour and leadership skills. Shine on your way and may your soul rest in eternal peace. My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. You all remain in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult and trying time.
Rest in peace Judge
I had the privilege of attending his physical court when i was a pupil and he was he was fully of life and served justice while the educating litigants in court. He was a humble judge
Fred was a true leader and a friend to everyone,back in the village he couldn't pass without saying hallo to anybody walking on foot with his friendly smile.May his soul rest in eternal life and we ask the almighty to give strength to the rest of the family
Judge, your sense of humour was on another level. I learnt alot from you. I learnt to be firm. May your soul rest in peace
I extend my deepest condolences on the passing of Hon. Justice Ochieng Andago. The Bench and the Bar have lost a dedicated jurist whose wisdom, integrity, charm and service to justice will be remembered with great respect. May his soul Rest in Eternal Peace 🙏🏼
Dear Judge Fred,I remember the first day we meet at a conference and your humour on the profession and advice really inspired me that day You made jokes on the professional and gave me guidance and advise as a student who just started doing law.I was saddened by the news but you left a legacy behind,you touched hearts,you inspired students.Thank you so much Judge for your guidance and support, may your soul rest in peace.You we're truly loved and cherished.
Quite a warrior and you will forever be remembered while reference is been made to many Solomic decisions by yourself & peers...
A focussed and competent JudgeRest in peace Justice
May his Soul rest in eternal peace in heaven
A clean soul. Social and caring. Down to earth judge with a big smile of a heart. Firm and always smiling. A beacon of hope of the less trodden. A man of the people. A champion of the lower social carder. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
I extend my deepest condolences to his family.May he rest his soul in peace