Hon. Lady Justice Cecilia W. Githua
Hon. Lady Justice Cecilia W. Githua
Judge
1989
Profile
- Joined the judicial service as a District Magistrate 11 (Prof) in 1989, rising to Chief Magistrate.
- Appointed as Judge of the High Court in 2011
- Served at Milimani (Judicial Review, Civil and Criminal Divisions), Kerugoya, Eldoret, Kisii and Murang’a High Courts.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration, University of Nairobi, 2006
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Nairobi, 1987
- Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law, 1988
- Admitted to the Bar in 1988
Training Attended
- Sentencing for Judges
- Leadership and management for Judges
- Regional Judicial Training on EAC Trade Related Laws
- Emerging Issues in Interlocutory Injunctions for Resident Judges and heads of divisions
- Training for Judges on Emerging Issues in Criminal Law and Procedure
- Judges symposium on Emerging Legal Issues in Commercial and Financial Law
- Introduction to International Protection and Refugee Law – UNHCR with Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association
- Training of Trainers for Judicial Officer on Sexual Offences Act 2006
- Seminar on the New Labor Laws, Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya
- Management Development Seminar for Women Managers in The Public Service, Administration and Management Seminar for Magistrates and Towards Effective and Efficient Administration Of Justice – Directorate of Personnel Management High Court of Kenya & USAID
- Electoral dispute resolution (EDR), Leadership, International Standards on Freedom of Expression & Human Trafficking Awareness
Previous Experience
- Over 22 years of experience as a magistrate in various courts and in different cadres of the magistracy including Chief Magistrate.
- Advocate, Khaminwa and Khaminwa Advocates (1988-1989)
- Chairperson, National Committee on Community Service Orders
- Chairperson, KMJA, Nairobi Region
Other Responsibilities
- Vice-President, International Association of Women Judges- Kenya Chapter.
- Member, Task Force for Review of the Laws Related to the Exercise of the Power of Mercy Under Article 133 of the Constitution of Kenya and the Power of Mercy Act.
- Youth Mentorship and Career Counseling with IAWJ- Kenya Chapter, the Kenya Red Cross
Interests
- Reading
- Swimming
- Music
- Dancing
Connect With Us
The Registrar High Court – Milimani Law Courts Building.
Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm