Requirements to become a justice are; at least ten years’ experience as a judge of the High Court and courts of equal status or a professionally qualified magistrate, or at least ten years’ experience as a distinguished academic, or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field. Judges have a mandatory retirement age of 70 years, but may opt to do so at 65 years. • Mr. Daniel K. Musinga – president, Court of Appeal • Lady Justice Wanjiru Karanja • Mr. Justice M. Warsame (former commissioner to the JSC) • Mr. Justice M.S.A. Makhandia • Mr. Justice Patrick O. Kiage • Mr. Justice S. Gatembu Kairu • Mr. Justice Kathurima M’inoti • Lady Justice Agnes K. Murgor • Lady Justice Fatuma Sichale (commissioner to the JSC) • Lady Justice Jamila Mohammed • Mr. Justice Sankale Ole Kantai • Lady Justice Hellen Omondi • Mr. Justice Francis Tuiyott • Lady Justice Jessie Lesiit • Lady Justice Mumbi Ngugi • Lady Justice Pauline Nyamweya • Mr. Justice Imaana Laibuta • Mr. Justice Luka Kiprotich Kimaru • Mr. Justice Paul Mwaniki Gachoka • Lady Justice Lydia Awino Achode • Mr. Justice John Mutinga Mativo • Lady Justice Grace Wangui Ngenye • Lady Justice Abida Ali Aroni • Mr. Justice Aggrey Muchelule • Mr. Justice Weldon Korir • Mr. Justice George Vincent Odunga • Mr. Justice (Prof)
Joel Ngugi Former justices The following are former members of the Court of Appeal: •
Lady Justice Hannah Okwengu – Retired • Hon. Lady Justice
Martha Koome – appointed as the chief justice on May 19, 2021 • Hon. Justice
William Ouko, former president of the Court of Appeal – appointed as judge of the Supreme Court on May 11, 2021 • Hon. Mr. Justice Erastus M. Githinji – retired in December 2019, appointed by President Kenyatta to chair Tax Appeals Tribunal • Hon. Mr. Justice (Prof.) James Otieno Odek – died December 16, 2019 • Hon. Mr. Justice
Philip N Waki – retired in October 2019 • Hon. Mr. Justice
Alnashir R M Visram – retired in August 2019 • Hon Mr. Justice Amritlal Bhagwangi (A.B.) Shah – retired • Hon. Mr. Justice John Walter Onyango Otieno – retired • Hon. Mr. Justice Festus Azangalala – retired • Hon. Mr. Justice
Paul Kihara Kariuki, former president of the Court of Appeal – Appointed attorney general in March 2018 • Hon. Lady Justice Philomena Mwilu – appointed deputy chief justice and vice president of the Supreme Court • Hon. Mr. Justice
David Kenani Maraga – appointed chief justice and president of the Supreme Court • Hon. Mr. Justice John Wycliffe Mwera – Retired • Hon. Mr. Justice
Johnson Evans Gicheru – Former chief justice under the repealed constitution, retired on February 27, 2011, and died on December 25, 2020 • Hon. Mr. Justice
Philip Kiptoo Tunoi – appointed judge of the Supreme Court on June 16, 2011 • Hon. Mr. Justice M Ole Keiwua – died October 8, 2011 • Hon. Lady Justice
Kalpana Rawal – appointed judge of the Supreme Court on June 3, 2013 • Hon. Mr. Justice
Riaga S C Omolo – found unsuitable to continue serving by the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board • Hon. Mr. Justice
Samuel E O Bosire – found unsuitable to continue serving by the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board ==Jurisdiction==