Kenya’s judiciary is in mourning after the sudden death of Justice Fredrick Ochieng Andago, a distinguished Court of Appeal Judge.
Chief Justice Martha Koome confirmed the news, expressing her “profound sadness” and describing Judge Ochieng as a legal luminary who had given decades of service to the judiciary.
A Distinguished Career
Justice Ochieng began his career at the High Court in 2003 before rising through the ranks. In 2022, he was appointed to the Court of Appeal, where he made a significant impact in commercial law and dispute resolution.
Key Contributions
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Chaired the Court Annexed Mediation Taskforce
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Known for landmark rulings in commercial law
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Advocated for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
Tributes from the Judiciary
CJ Koome noted that Judge Ochieng’s passing was a great loss to Kenya’s legal community. His colleagues described him as a principled, hardworking, and compassionate jurist.
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