The Kenyan judiciary is in mourning following the sudden death of High Court Judge David Majanja. Chief Justice Martha Koome confirmed the news on Wednesday, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of one of the judiciary’s most esteemed figures.
“We are all heartbroken,” Justice Koome said. “Judge 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.”
Judge Majanja passed away at The Nairobi Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. His death marks a significant loss for the legal community, coming shortly after his re-election to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on May 25, representing the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association.
Appointed as a Judge of the High Court in 2011, Justice Majanja served in various court stations, including Kisumu, before being stationed at the High Court civil division at Milimani.
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His contributions to the judiciary were extensive, having served as the chairperson of the human resource management committee and as a member of the Audit, Governance & Risk Management Committee, and the Learning & Development Committee.
Justice Majanja’s academic credentials were equally impressive, holding a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the University of Pretoria and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nairobi.
He was a member of the bench that recently found the Housing Levy, part of the Finance Act of 2023, to be discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Senior counsel Kiragu Kimani described Justice Majanja’s passing as a tragic loss. “Easily one of the best judges we have ever had. His work ethic was second to none, and I doubt that anyone can match his track record in terms of quantity and quality of decisions,” Kimani said.
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo also mourned the loss, noting, “His studious contributions to our country’s jurisprudence and commitment to uphold standards of excellence in judicial service formed a remarkable legacy for which he will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.”
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