Hon. Lady Justice Emily Onyando Ominde

Profile

  •  Appointed Judge of the High Court in 2024

Academic and Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Nairobi (1989)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law (1990)
  • Admitted to the Roll of Advocates in 1990

Previous Experience

  • 2011 to 2024: Chief Magistrate • 2011 – 2013: Member, Tana Delta Commission of Inquiry • 2010 – 2020: Member, Judicial Service Commission
  • 2006 – 2011: Principal Magistrate • 2004 – 2006: Senior Resident Magistrate
  • 1999 – 2004: Chairperson, Rent Restriction Tribunal 
  • 1994 – 2003: Resident Magistrate • 1991 -1994: District Magistrate II (Prof)
  • 1990 – 1991: State Counsel II, Public Service Commission

Membership to Professional Bodies & Associations

  • Law Society of Kenya
  • Kenya Magistrate & Judges Association
  • International Association of Women Judges
  • East African Magistrates & Judges Association
  • Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association

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