High Court Principal Judge Ogola nominates three judges to Advisory Committee

High Court Principal Judge Justice Eric Ogola has nominated three senior judges to serve as members of the High Court Advisory Committee for a three-year term beginning January 22, 2026.

The nominations were made under Section 23(2)(b) of the High Court (Organisation and Administration) Act, 2015, and were published through separate Gazette Notices dated January 21, 2026.

Justice Anthony Kimani Ndung’u, the Presiding Judge of the Nanyuki High Court, was nominated under Gazette Notice No. 1023. 

Justice Ndung’u has been serving at the Nanyuki station and will now join the Advisory Committee, which plays a central role in the administration and management of the High Court.

In a separate notice, Gazette Notice No. 1024, Justice James Wakiaga, the Presiding Judge of the Makadara High Court, was also nominated to the committee for a similar three-year term. 

Justice Wakiaga currently heads the Makadara High Court and brings experience from one of the busiest criminal justice stations in the country.

The third nomination, published under Gazette Notice No. 1025, is that of Justice Stella Ngali Mutuku, the Presiding Judge of the Civil Division of the High Court. 

Justice Mutuku oversees the Civil Division, which handles a significant volume of commercial, constitutional, and civil disputes.

The High Court Advisory Committee is established under the High Court (Organisation and Administration) Act to support the effective administration of the court. 

Its responsibilities include advising on the deployment of judges, management of court stations, and other administrative matters aimed at improving efficiency and access to justice.

The committee plays a key role in shaping internal policy and operational decisions within the High Court, particularly as the judiciary continues efforts to reduce case backlogs and enhance service delivery across court stations.

Justice Ogola, who assumed office as Principal Judge in 2024, has emphasised institutional strengthening and administrative efficiency as part of his leadership agenda.

The latest nominations are expected to bolster the committee’s capacity by drawing from judges with experience in regional, criminal, and civil court divisions.

The three judges will serve on the Advisory Committee for a non-renewable term of three years, unless otherwise provided for under the law.