High Court Judge David Majanja has died at a Nairobi Hospital at the age of 53.
Justice Majanja, a renowned High Court Judge, He was admitted to the hospital for a surgery and sadly did not recover.
His death has left the Judiciary fraternity in shock, just one month after he was sworn in as a member of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) representing Judges and Magistrates.
Justice Majanja, who was stationed at the Milimani Civil Division court, had a remarkable career spanning over two decades.
He was first appointed as a Judge of the High Court in 2011 and went on to serve in various capacities, including as the chairperson of the Human Resource Management Committee and a member of the Audit Committee.
Before his appointment to the bench, Justice Majanja had a distinguished career as a lawyer. He worked for several law firms, including Mohammed and Muigai Advocates and Onyango and Ohaga Advocates, before founding his own law firm, Majanja Luseno and Company Advocates, in 2007.
He was a respected specialist in civil and commercial law and had also been involved in public interest litigation. Justice Majanja was an assisting counsel for the Commission of Inquiry into the Post Election Violence, popularly known as the Waki Commission.
In his latest role, he was sworn-in as a member of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in May this year, after being re-elected to represent the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA). This was his second term on the JSC, having first been elected in 2019.
The Judiciary is mourning the loss of Justice Majanja, who will be remembered for his dedication to the rule of law and his commitment to upholding justice.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague and friend,” said Chief Justice Martha Koome. “Justice Majanja was an outstanding jurist who will be remembered for his wisdom, integrity, and dedication to the Judiciary.”
Tributes have been pouring in from colleagues, friends, and family members, celebrating Justice Majanja’s life and legacy.
Born in Eldoret, Justice Majanja attended Hill School and Alliance High School before pursuing his law degree at the University of Nairobi. He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the University of Pretoria and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nairobi.
Justice Majanja is survived by his wife and children. His funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
