Kibera Magistrate Ole Tanchu has died after battling a long illness.
His death has hit the Kibera law courts fraternity and the Judiciary at large.
Chief Magistrate Martha Koome described Tanchu as a brave man and a counsellor.
Koome said that the Judiciary and the country have lost a leading litigation practitioner who diligently served his clients and mentored a generation of lawyers.
"His contribution both in the development of the law, as well as the administration of the law, were unrivalled within the profession. His example is one well always hold dear," said the CJ.
While sending his message of condolences, Kenya Judges and Magistrates Association President Derrick Kuto described him as a smart, intelligent and hardworking man.
Kuto further described the deceased as a cheerful comrade whom he will leave to remember.
"I am saddened to learn of the unfortunate demise of our colleague, friend and brother, Hon Ole Tanchu.
"Hon Tanchu was a kind, humble and cheerful comrade," said Kuto.
He added;
"He was a friend and counsellor to many. He was an irreplaceable pillar. He was a man in a class of his own. Then Judiciary fraternity is poorer with his departure."
He urged on the importance of brotherhood and urged the State to improve the welfare of Judges and Magistrates for them to be able to live a better life.
Kibera Chief Magistrate Ann Mwangi said that the deceased worked in teamwork and the station has greatly lost a champion.
"We have lost a friend, a team leader and an intelligent man. May his soul rest in peace," said Mwangi.
Andrew Motari, a court administrator said that Tanchu was a colleague and personal friend whom they worked with as a team.
"I met Hon. Tanchu in the course of our work. When I heard that he was posted to my workstation, I was eager to meet him once again but that wasn't to be as the Lord plucked him from this torturous world! May he rest in peace," he told the Star.
