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      • The High Court of Kenya is a court of unlimited original jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters established under article 165 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 as part of the Kenyan Judiciary. It also has supervisory jurisdiction over all other subordinate courts and any other persons, body or authority exercising a judicial or quasi-judicial function. It was known as the Supreme Court of Kenya until 1964. Its name has remain unchanged since then (while a new Supreme Court of Kenya was established under Article 163 of the Kenyan Constitution as the highest court in Kenya).


      Jurisdiction


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      The High Court has the following jurisdiction:

      unlimited original jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters;
      jurisdiction to determine the question whether a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights has been denied, violated, infringed or threatened;
      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;
      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 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.
      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.


      Organization & Administration




      = Stations & Divisions

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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.
      In stations like 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:

      Family & Children Division
      Commercial Division
      Admiralty Division
      Constitutional and Human Rights Division
      Judicial Review Division
      Criminal Division
      Civil Division
      Anti-Corruption & Economic Crimes Division


      = Principal Judge

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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 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.
      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.


      List of Principal Judges


      Hon Justice Richard Mwongo (2013 - 2018)
      Hon Lady Justice Lydia Achode (2018 - 2022)
      Hon Justice Eric Kennedy Ogola (2022–present)


      = Registrar of the High Court

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      There is a 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, development and the organization of staff of the court as provided for under High Court (Organization and Administration) Act.
      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 Chief Registrar of the Judiciary.
      The current Registrar is Clara Otieno-Omondi who was appointed in July 2023


      List of Registrars of the High Court


      1963 - 2010
      During this period, the Registrar of the High Court served as the overall administrator of the Judiciary.

      John Robert McReady (August 1968 - 1970)
      James Onyiego Nyarangi (17 June 1970 – 10 May 1972)
      Zaccheus Chesoni (11 May 1972 – 16 Jan 1974)
      Vijay Kapila (17 Jan 1974 – 1978)
      Sardar Pritam Singh Brar (1 Jan 1978 – 22 Sept 1981)
      Jamnandas Somabhai Patel (22 Sept 1981 – 29 Dec 1983)
      Abdul Rauf Samnakay (30 Dec 1983 – 18 Oct 1984)
      John Wycliffe Mwalati Mwera (19 October 1984 – 1990)
      Jacob Letia Ole Kipury (20 Feb 1990 - 1 March 2002)
      William Ouko (4 March 2002 – 2004)
      Charles Njai (22 April 2004 – 15 Nov 2007)
      Christine Meoli (16 Nov 2007 – 27 Feb 2008)
      Lydiah Achode (28 Feb 2008 – 22 Aug 2011)
      Post 2010 Constitution
      Under the 2010 Constitution, the 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.

      Hon Lady Justice Judith Omange (2011 - 2022)
      Hon Pauline Mbulikah (Acting) (2022 - June 2023)
      Hon Clara Otieno-Omondi (July 2023 – present)


      Composition


      The High Court consists of a 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.
      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 over these cases. Most of these cases are heard by 3 Judges. A few exceptional cases are heard by five Judges.


      = Current Justices

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      The following are the current justices of the High Court:

      Eric Kennedy Ogola – Principal Judge of the High Court
      Roseline P. V. Wendoh
      George Matatia Abaleka Dulu
      Mary Muhanji Kasango
      Joseph R. Karanja
      Florence N. Muchemi
      Maureen Akinyi Odero
      Said Juma Chitembwe
      Joseph Sergon
      Edward Muthoga Muriithi
      Kanyi Kimondo
      David Amilcar S. Majanja – Representative in the Judicial Service Commission
      Cecilia Wathaiya Githua
      Christine W. Meoli
      Hedwig Imbosa Ong’udi
      Stella Ngali Mutuku
      James Wakiaga
      Rose Atieno Ougo
      George Vincent Odunga
      Hilary Kiplagat Chemitei
      Roseline C. Lagat Korir
      Richard Mururu Mwongo
      Morgan M Mercedes
      Jayden Njoroge Njoroge
      Abigail Mshila
      Musyoka William Musya
      Jacqueline N. Kamau
      Manyang kang Chol
      Divine Kupesa Mfuti
      Prince Taylor
      Enock Mwita
      Israel Dinga
      Lincan jdhj
      Robert Limo
      Roselyne Aburili
      Grace Nzioka
      Justus Bwonwonga
      Janet Mulwa
      Margaret Muigai
      Stephen Riechi
      Olga Sewe
      Wilfrida Okwany
      Patrick Otieno
      Anthony Ndung’u
      Mugure Thande
      Margaret Mwangi
      Stephen Githinji
      Dorah O. Chepkwony
      Asenath Ongeri
      Kiarie Waweru Kiarie
      Lucy Njuguna
      Reuben Nyakundi
      Onyiego John Nyabuto
      Cherere Thrispisa Wanjiku Wamae
      Ogola Daniel Ogembo
      Gitari Lucy Waruguru
      Ngetich Rachel C. Biomondo
      Kemei David Kipyegomen
      Onginjo Anne Colleta Apondi
      Matheka Teresia Mumbua
      Nyagah Jesse Njagi
      Martin Muya
      Gichohi Patricia Njeri
      Josephine Wayua Wambua
      Nyaundi Patricia Mande
      Kavedza Diana Rachel
      Chirchir Sophie Chebet
      Prof. (Dr.) Sifuna Nixon Wanyama
      Shariff Mwanaisha Saida
      Chigiti John Mugwimi
      Nyaga Heston Mbogo
      Mulwa Peter Mutua
      Nthiga Lawrence Mugambi
      Mutai Gregory
      Wananda John Robert Anuro
      Mohochi Samwel Mukira
      Olei Francis Rayola Ochieng Odhiambo
      Dr. Githiru Freda Mugambi
      Magare Dennis Kizito Ng’wono
      Macharia Florence Wangari
      Odera Teresa Achieng
      Visram Aleem Alnashir


      = Former Justices

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      The following are some of the former justices of the High Court:

      John W. Mwera – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
      George B. M. Kariuki – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
      Mohammed K. Ibrahim – Appointed Judge of the Supreme Court on June 16, 2011
      Jackton Boma Ojwang – Appointed Judge of the Supreme Court on June 16, 2011
      Daniel K. Musinga – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
      Festus Azangalala – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
      Milton S. A Makhandia – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
      Abudullahi Warsame – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
      William Ouko – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
      Philomena Mbete Mwilu – Appointed Judge of Appeal on November 8, 2012
      Grace Ngenye Wangui – Appointed Judge of Appeal
      Lydia Awino Achode – Appointed Judge of Appeal
      Beatrice Thuranira Jaden – Deceased
      George Vincent Odunga – Appointed Judge of Appeal
      Weldon Korir Kipyegon – Appointed Judge of Appeal
      Pauline Nyamweya – Appointed Judge of Appeal
      Jessie W. Lesiit – Appointed Judge of Appeal
      John Mativo – Appointed Judge of Appeal
      Amraphael Mbogholi Msagha – Appointed Judge of Appeal
      Frederick A. Ochieng’ – Appointed Judge of Appeal
      Luka K. Kimaru – Appointed Judge of Appeal
      A. O. Muchelule – Appointed Judge of Appeal
      Joel Ngugi Mwaura – Appointed Judge of Appeal
      Ngugi Grace Mumbi – Appointed Judge of Appeal


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