Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola has been elected Vice President of the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone
Lenaola was elected unanimously as the Vice President of the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone at the Court’s Plenary held in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
The Residual Special Court for Sierra is an ad hoc court and the successor to the Special Court for Sierra Leone.
He will deputize Justice Richard Lussick of Samoa who was elected President of the court for a two-year term.
"We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Justice Lenaola and wish him great success in his new role," Judiciary said in a statement on Thursday.
Judge Lenaola was appointed to the Court in 2013 by the then Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon.
The Residual Special Court roles include; Witness Protection and Support. Respond to threats related to testimony given before the SCSL and provide appropriate protection and support measures.
Assistance to National Prosecution Authorities. Manage Governmental requests for evidence and information to support investigations, prosecutions
They also manage the disclosure of exculpatory evidence and requests from other States for documents relevant to witness protection orders.
The court also Supervises Prison Sentences, Pardons Commutations and Early Releases.
Justice Lenaola's wealth of experience and dedication to justice make him a fitting choice for this prestigious role.
He joined judicial service in 2003 and worked as a Resident Judge in Embu, Meru, Machakos and Kakamega High Courts.
As a High Court Judge, Lenaola also served as a Commissioner at the Judicial Service Commission.
He was previously a Member of the Board, of the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) (now known as KJA), Chairman of the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) and Treasurer of the East African Magistrates and Judges Association (EAMJA).
Until his appointment as Judge of the Supreme Court, Judge Lenaola was the Presiding Judge of the Constitutional and Human Rights Division at the High Court in Milimani, Nairobi.