Martha Koome
Martha Karambu Koome (born 3 June 1960) is a Kenyan advocate who is currently serving as the Chief Justice of Kenya, and is the first woman to occupy the post.
Martha Koome | |
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Koome in 2022 | |
Chief Justice of Kenya | |
Assumed office 21 May 2021 | |
Appointed by | Uhuru Kenyatta |
Preceded by | David Maraga |
Judge at the Court of Appeal of Kenya | |
In office January 2012 – 19 May 2021 | |
Chairperson of Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association. | |
In office January 2012 – January 2016 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Martha Karambu 3 June 1960 Meru District, Kenya |
Spouse | Koome Kiragu |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | |
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