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Under the
Constitution of Kenya 2010, the court is headed by a Principal Judge who is elected by the Judges of the Court from among themselves. The Principal Judge is answerable to the Chief Justice for the overall administration and management of the Court; ensuring the orderly and prompt conduct of
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jurisdiction to hear any question respecting the interpretation of the
Constitution including the determination of the question whether any law is inconsistent with or in contravention of the Constitution, the question whether anything said to be done under the authority of the Constitution or of any
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A single Judge presides over the Court. However, parties to a case are at liberty to request that their cases be heard by an odd number of Judges being not less than three, where the case raises significant constitutional issues. In such cases, the Chief
Justice picks the Judges who are to preside
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law is inconsistent with, or in contravention of, the
Constitution, any matter relating to constitutional powers of State organs in respect of county governments and any matter relating to the constitutional relationship between the levels of government, and a question relating to conflict of laws.
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Registrar of the Court who is responsible for the setting up of the registry and maintenance of the registers of the Court as required under the law; the day to day administration and management of the Court; and overseeing of support services in the Court including the planning,
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Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu where the High Court has a heavy caseload and multiple Judges, the Court is divided into Divisions. Each station or division is headed by a Presiding Judge. The Divisions are:
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Registrar of the High Court serves as the administrator of the High Court only and reports to the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary who is the overall administrator of the Judiciary.
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There are forty five High Court stations and seven High Court Sub registries spread throughout 46 Counties in Kenya, with ongoing work to ensure that each of the 47 Counties has at least one High Court station.
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The High Court is also a court of admiralty, and exercises admiralty jurisdiction in all matters arising on the high seas, or in territorial waters, or upon any lake or other navigable inland waters in Kenya.
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jurisdiction to hear an appeal from a decision of a tribunal appointed to consider the removal of a person from office, other than a tribunal appointed to consider the removal of Judges from office;
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the business of the Court; the constitution of benches of two or more judges in consultation with the Chief
Justice; and undertaking of such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Justice.
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Under the repealed
Constitution of Kenya, the Registrar of the High Court was the overall chief administrator of the Judiciary. The overall administrator under the 2010 Constitution is the
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Principal Judge and not more than two hundred judges. There are presently 79 Judges of the High Court with ongoing recruitment of 20 additional judges.
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and any matter relating to the constitutional relationship between the levels of government; and a question relating to conflict of laws under Article 191; and
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jurisdiction to determine the question whether a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights has been denied, violated, infringed or threatened;
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over all other subordinate courts and any other persons, body or authority exercising a judicial or quasi-judicial function. It was known as the
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The current Principal Judge of the Court is Erick Kennedy Ogola who was elected on September 15, 2022, for a non-renewable five-year term.
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development and the organization of staff of the court as provided for under High Court (Organization and Administration) Act.
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is a court of unlimited original jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters established under article 165 of the
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over these cases. Most of these cases are heard by 3 Judges. A few exceptional cases are heard by five Judges.
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was established under Article 163 of the Kenyan Constitution as the highest court in Kenya).
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The Chief Registrar of The Judiciary - Supreme Court of Kenya (2012).
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Philomena Mbete Mwilu – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
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Milton S. A Makhandia – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
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George B. M. Kariuki – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
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Abudullahi Warsame – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
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Daniel K. Musinga – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
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until 1964. Its name has remain unchanged since then (while a new
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Festus Azangalala – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
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The following are some of the former justices of the High Court:
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John W. Mwera – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
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unlimited original jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters;
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William Ouko – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
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The following are the current justices of the High Court:
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1249:– Appointed Judge of the Supreme Court on June 16, 2011
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1335:"The Courts :: Republic of Kenya - The Judiciary"
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Eric Kennedy Ogola – Principal Judge of the High Court
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Amraphael Mbogholi Msagha – Appointed Judge of Appeal
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Jamnandas Somabhai Patel (22 Sept 1981 – 29 Dec 1983)
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John Wycliffe Mwalati Mwera (19 October 1984 – 1990)
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Sardar Pritam Singh Brar (1 Jan 1978 – 22 Sept 1981)
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Jacob Letia Ole Kipury (20 Feb 1990 - 1 March 2002)
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James Onyiego Nyarangi (17 June 1970 – 10 May 1972)
1341:. Republic of Kenya: The Judiciary. Archived from
1368:"Historical Background of the Judiciary in Kenya"
1303:Frederick A. Ochieng’ – Appointed Judge of Appeal
1288:Weldon Korir Kipyegon – Appointed Judge of Appeal
1285:George Vincent Odunga – Appointed Judge of Appeal
1014:David Amilcar S. Majanja – Representative in the
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953:Hon Pauline Mbulikah (Acting) (2022 - June 2023)
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1276:Grace Ngenye Wangui – Appointed Judge of Appeal
915:Abdul Rauf Samnakay (30 Dec 1983 – 18 Oct 1984)
767:The High Court has the following jurisdiction:
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1279:Lydia Awino Achode – Appointed Judge of Appeal
956:Hon Clara Otieno-Omondi (July 2023 – present)
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829:Anti-Corruption & Economic Crimes Division
1315:Ngugi Grace Mumbi – Appointed Judge of Appeal
1312:Joel Ngugi Mwaura – Appointed Judge of Appeal
857:Hon Justice Eric Kennedy Ogola (2022–present)
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1294:Jessie W. Lesiit – Appointed Judge of Appeal
1291:Pauline Nyamweya – Appointed Judge of Appeal
950:Hon Lady Justice Judith Omange (2011 - 2022)
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1309:A. O. Muchelule – Appointed Judge of Appeal
933:Christine Meoli (16 Nov 2007 – 27 Feb 2008)
854:Hon Lady Justice Lydia Achode (2018 - 2022)
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1306:Luka K. Kimaru – Appointed Judge of Appeal
930:Charles Njai (22 April 2004 – 15 Nov 2007)
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936:Lydiah Achode (28 Feb 2008 – 22 Aug 2011)
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894:John Robert McReady (August 1968 - 1970)
851:Hon Justice Richard Mwongo (2013 - 2018)
817:Constitutional and Human Rights Division
1297:John Mativo – Appointed Judge of Appeal
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1212:Olei Francis Rayola Ochieng Odhiambo
881:List of Registrars of the High Court
1282:Beatrice Thuranira Jaden – Deceased
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383:National Commission on Human Rights
379:National Human Rights and Equality
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1398:"Courts – The Judiciary of Kenya"
906:Vijay Kapila (17 Jan 1974 – 1978)
790:Organization & Administration
1185:Prof. (Dr.) Sifuna Nixon Wanyama
872:Chief Registrar of the Judiciary
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1143:Cherere Thrispisa Wanjiku Wamae
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669:Kenya Economic Stimulus Program
149:Director of Public Prosecutions
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1417:MAKONG, BRUHAN (2022-03-14).
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1218:Magare Dennis Kizito Ng’wono
580:Kenya African National Union
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1158:Onginjo Anne Colleta Apondi
1016:Judicial Service Commission
987:George Matatia Abaleka Dulu
903:(11 May 1972 – 16 Jan 1974)
862:Registrar of the High Court
605:Ministry of Foreign Affairs
304:Judicial Service Commission
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1446:"Kenya Law: Staff Members"
1152:Ngetich Rachel C. Biomondo
738:Constitution of Kenya,2010
565:Orange Democratic Movement
371:Ethics and Anti-Corruption
1221:Macharia Florence Wangari
1215:Dr. Githiru Freda Mugambi
1206:Wananda John Robert Anuro
570:Wiper Democratic Movement
409:Salaries and Remuneration
1062:Jacqueline N. Kamau
1041:Hilary Kiplagat Chemitei
846:List of Principal Judges
820:Judicial Review Division
795:Stations & Divisions
746:supervisory jurisdiction
399:National Land Commission
366:Electoral and Boundaries
317:Administrative divisions
1200:Nthiga Lawrence Mugambi
1188:Shariff Mwanaisha Saida
1044:Roseline C. Lagat Korir
1020:Cecilia Wathaiya Githua
1008:Edward Muthoga Muriithi
585:Kenya National Congress
575:Party of National Unity
560:United Republican Party
123:Prime Cabinet Secretary
1182:Chirchir Sophie Chebet
1176:Nyaundi Patricia Mande
1173:Josephine Wayua Wambua
1170:Gichohi Patricia Njeri
1161:Matheka Teresia Mumbua
1155:Kemei David Kipyegomen
1053:Jayden Njoroge Njoroge
941:Post 2010 Constitution
754:Supreme Court of Kenya
750:Supreme Court of Kenya
624:Diplomatic missions of
388:Administrative Justice
16:Highest court of Kenya
1227:Visram Aleem Alnashir
1209:Mohochi Samwel Mukira
1059:Musyoka William Musya
1047:Richard Mururu Mwongo
1038:George Vincent Odunga
1026:Hedwig Imbosa Ong’udi
984:Roseline P. V. Wendoh
927:(4 March 2002 – 2004)
555:The National Alliance
1224:Odera Teresa Achieng
1191:Chigiti John Mugwimi
1179:Kavedza Diana Rachel
1149:Gitari Lucy Waruguru
1140:Onyiego John Nyabuto
1131:Kiarie Waweru Kiarie
999:Maureen Akinyi Odero
990:Mary Muhanji Kasango
459:Controller of Budget
250:Deputy Chief Justice
1470:Government of Kenya
1253:Jackton Boma Ojwang
1247:Mohammed K. Ibrahim
1146:Ogola Daniel Ogembo
1068:Divine Kupesa Mfuti
1029:Stella Ngali Mutuku
1002:Said Juma Chitembwe
996:Florence N. Muchemi
811:Commercial Division
734:High Court of Kenya
418:Service Commissions
47:National Government
1475:Judiciary of Kenya
1372:marsgroupkenya.org
1194:Nyaga Heston Mbogo
1164:Nyagah Jesse Njagi
1125:Dorah O. Chepkwony
1023:Christine W. Meoli
814:Admiralty Division
404:Revenue Allocation
282:Magistrates Courts
277:Subordinate courts
1197:Mulwa Peter Mutua
1065:Manyang kang Chol
1050:Morgan M Mercedes
993:Joseph R. Karanja
823:Criminal Division
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641:Visa requirements
598:Foreign relations
548:Political parties
176:National Assembly
24:Politics of Kenya
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1122:Stephen Githinji
1092:Justus Bwonwonga
1086:Roselyne Aburili
1035:Rose Atieno Ougo
973:Current Justices
901:Zaccheus Chesoni
742:Kenyan Judiciary
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128:Musalia Mudavadi
111:Rigathi Gachagua
106:Deputy President
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1232:Former Justices
1137:Reuben Nyakundi
1119:Margaret Mwangi
1113:Anthony Ndung’u
1107:Wilfrida Okwany
1098:Margaret Muigai
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267:Court of Appeal
255:Philomena Mwilu
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190:List of members
185:Moses Wetangula
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