Judiciary Mourns Court of Appeal Judge Fred Ochieng Andago

Nairobi, Kenya — 2025-09-17 14:00 EAT. Kenya’s judiciary is mourning the death of Court of Appeal Judge Fred Ochieng Andago, who passed away in Nairobi on 17 September 2025, closing a distinguished judicial career spanning over two decades

The Latest

• Chief Justice Martha Koome confirmed Justice Ochieng’s death and praised his 20+ years of service.

• Burial arrangements will be announced after consultations with his family.

Career Highlights

• 2003: Appointed High Court judge; served in Kitale, Kakamega, Nairobi, Kisumu.

• 2018: Succeeded Justice David Majanja as Presiding Judge, Kisumu High Court.

• 2022: Elevated to the Court of Appeal.

• Chaired Judiciary Task Force on Court-Annexed Mediation.

Judicial Contributions

• Pioneered court-annexed mediation, promoting amicable settlements in civil disputes.

• Oversaw high-profile cases, including the Gerishon Kirima succession dispute.

• Advocated for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to ease court backlogs.

Voices and Tributes

• CJ Martha Koome: “Justice Ochieng will be remembered as a towering figure in commercial law jurisprudence and a relentless advocate for mediation.”

• Judicial colleagues hailed his integrity, mentorship, and reforms in civil justice.

Legacy and Impact

• Strengthened Kenya’s ADR frameworks and commercial law precedents.

• Encouraged litigants to seek non-adversarial dispute resolution methods.

• Left a legacy of judicial innovation in mediation and court efficiency.

What to Watch

• Burial programme release by the Judiciary.

• Tributes from the legal fraternity, civil society, and former litigants.

• Possible memorial events highlighting his mediation reforms.