Very sad for his loss. He was a jurist who applied the law fairly and fearlessly. With him as counsel you knew if the law was on your side you were in a safe pair of hands. It is not always the case with some of the players in the justice system.
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
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Heart felt condolences to the entire judiciary and the family. God gave us a pearl and to him he has returned may his name be glorified. Rest in perfect peace servant of God 🙏🙏
Death does sting and sting badly. Your death has stung me and the legal profession as a whole. You were the quintessential gentleman on and off The Bench. You excelled in your work both as a practitioner where the Rule of Law was your shield and defender. As a Judge you embraced justice as your shield and defender. You have left indelible marks in both areas. May the road rise to meet you in your journey Yonder.
Am sudden by your demise as the champion of mediation knowing i will never hear a word of mediation grom you May the lord comfort your family and your soul will continue RIP
You lived each day as if there was no tomorrow! You mentored many and always had kind words for everyone ! Rest well Judge ! Rest in eternal peace Jalego ! Heaven has gained an angel 🙏
Saddened to hear about the death of Judge Ochieng. A man of great intellectual capacity, who was always approachable, despite his pedigree liniage. May the angels welcome Fred into eternal glory, where he'll enjoy beatific vision for eternity. May the Lord grant his family strength. Mos ahinya
My Lord, you gave yourself - selflessly, in serving humanity at all levels! You left the stage, far too soon!
A beautiful soul and an ardent leader has rested too soon. Justice Ochieng has left a baffling legacy of a great Judge and His work. He served and lived with dignity. Too sad to hear your exit Judge. Fare thee well Justice Frederick Andago Ochieng.
A Hero you were.May we learn from your example to serve mankind even better. May your family, friends, and all who valued you be consoled. Rest in peace.
Hon.Justice Fred Ochieng, You will be remembered as dependable, religious, consistent, a community builder and humanitarian. Your work at the judiciary speaks for itself. Thank you for building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships to promote access to justice. Our engagements on supporting education institutions and your active implementation were a true testament to your generosity.Your witty and thoughtful messages will be missed. On behalf of myself, family and the business community. May my brother Hon. J. Fred Ochieng rest in peace. Israel Agina Chairman KNCCI Kisumu
What a loss Judge heart 💔💔💔 your guidance to young lawyers during court proceedings was so admirable and we would look forward to the next sessions. Fare thee well Judge. You will be forever remembered.
Your Lordship, It is sudden, unexpected, but as humans, we can never say enough Goodbyes. We thank you for your impact in the profession and for the legacy, for your firmness and diligence. May the good Lord favour you!
I've read about the late judge and learnt that he was a great man and instrumental to the promotion of ADR and rollout of mediation as the chair of CAMT. May his Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.
Hon. Justine Fredrick Ochieng Andago was more than a leader to us—he was a source of wisdom, kindness, and strength. He touched lives with his humility, guided many with his fairness, and stood as a pillar of integrity in both his work and personal life. To family, friends, and community, he was an anchor of love and encouragement. Though he is no longer with us, the values he lived by and the impact he made will remain in our hearts forever. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
What a loss! Your exemplary input in ADR cannot be forgotten, it’s a legacy you have left for many generations God is in control, rest in eternal peace. Mediator Apostle Amos Ligawa