We are all heartbroken, says CJ Koome on Justice Majanja's death

We stand in solidarity with the family, friends, and the entire Judiciary and JSC.

In Summary
  • High Court Judge Justice David Majanja died on Wednesday evening. 
  • Chief Justice and President of the Judicial Service Commission Martha Koome issued a statement officially announcing his death.
Chief Justice Martha Koome
Chief Justice Martha Koome
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High Court Judge Justice David Majanja died on Wednesday evening. 

Chief Justice and President of the Judicial Service Commission, Martha Koome, issued a statement officially announcing his death.

On behalf of the Judiciary and the Judicial Service Commission, it is with profound sadness that I announce the sudden passing of Hon Justice David Amilcar Shikomera Majanja, Judge of the High Court of Kenya and Commissioner of the Judicial Service Commission.

We are all heartbroken.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Judiciary and JSC fraternity during this time of deep sorrow and sadness.

Justice Majanja will be remembered as a towering figure in the development of our transformative post-2010 jurisprudence and a crucial pillar in the institution-building of the JSC and the Judiciary.

We stand in solidarity with the family, friends, and the entire Judiciary and JSC community during this very difficult period of mourning.

The Judiciary and JSC family calls for sensitivity and compassion as we come to terms with this sudden loss and share in grief with one another and with the people of Kenya.

We will share more information in due course.

May Hon Justice Majanja’s soul rest in eternal peace.

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