‘Law is my life, Justice is my blood’ mantra epitomized Majanja’s career

Chief Justice Martha Koome has hailed High Court Judge David Majanja for his commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the fair administration of justice.

Speaking during a requiem service held on Wednesday, Koome highlighted Justice Majanja’s significant contributions to the administration of justice and development of jurisprudence.

The Chief Justice outlined Majanja’s numerous landmark decisions that underscored his commitment to access to justice and the rule of law, among them the 2012 case of Kenya Bus Service Ltd & Another vs. Minister for Transport & 2 others.

In the ruling, Majanja held that the mandatory 30-day notice of intention to sue the government violated the right of access to justice and constituted an unjustified limitation in a democratic society.

“Where the state is at the front, left and center of the citizen’s life, the law should not impose hurdles on accountability of the Government through the courts,” Majanja stated.

Koome praised Justice Majanja’s diligence and work ethic, noting his ability to consistently deliver judgments on time despite his responsibilities as a Commissioner of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

“He consistently delivered judgments on time and was frequently among the judges with the highest number of judgments delivered in the Judiciary,” she stated.

“He was a mentor and a provider to many who, by emulating his example, have risen to become defenders of the law and providers of their own communities. He was a light that shone brightly to everyone who knew him,” she added.

Majanja passed away last Wednesday while undergoing treatment at the Nairobi Hospital.