Kenya: President Ruto mourns Hon. David A S Majanja

President William Ruto of Kenya has expressed shock over the death of Hon. David Majanja, a judge of the High Court of Kenya, and member of the Judicial Service Commission.

President Ruto’s condolence message is contained in a statement posted on his X handle on Thursday.

The statement reads: “I have learnt with great sorrow about the death of the Hon. David A S Majanja, who was a judge of the High Court of Kenya, and a member of the Judicial Service Commission, which occurred earlier today.

“The Hon. Majanja was a brilliant lawyer who joined the Bench after an exemplary spell at the Bar.

“His integrity and ability inspired the confidence of his colleagues, while his powerful intellect made him a trusted juridical voice.

“It has been evident for long that although fairly experienced, Hon. Majanja was at the beginning of a long and illustrious career, and this fact makes his passing all the more tragic.

“On behalf of the government, I extend condolences to Hon. Majanja’s family and friends and to the Judiciary. May Almighty God grant you the strength to bear this loss, and may his soul rest in eternal peace.”