Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the passing away of Court of Appeal Judge, Justice Fredrick Ochieng Andago.
In a statement, CJ Koome extended her condolences to Ochieng’s family, colleagues and the entire legal community.
“On behalf of the Judiciary and the Judicial Service Commission, I convey with profound sadness the news of the passing of Hon. Justice Fredrick Ochieng Andago, Judge of the Court of Appeal of Kenya. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Judiciary during this time of great sorrow,” Koome stated.
CJ Koome announces the passing of Court of Appeal Judge Fredrick Ochieng Andago. Photo: Courtesy.
She moreover eulogized Ochieng as a towering figure in Kenya’s commercial law jurisprudence and a strong advocate of alternative dispute resolution.
Justice Ochieng began his judicial career in 2003 as a High Court Judge, serving with distinction across multiple stations, including the Civil and Criminal Divisions, Kitale, Kakamega, Kisumu, and the Commercial and Admiralty Division.
He was elevated to the Court of Appeal in 2022 and, until his passing, chaired the Court Annexed Mediation Taskforce, leading the nationwide roll-out of court-annexed mediation.
Prior to joining the bench, Justice Ochieng built a notable legal career spanning nearly 20 years as an advocate of the High Court with Kaplan and Stratton Advocates.
