High Court Principal Judge Eric Ogola has named three senior judges to the High Court Advisory Committee in a move aimed at strengthening the court’s internal administration and management. The appointments take effect from January 22, 2026, and will run for a single three-year term.
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.
Under Gazette Notice No. 1023, Justice Anthony Kimani Ndung’u, the Presiding Judge of the Nanyuki High Court, was appointed to the committee. He has been serving at the Nanyuki station, where he oversees judicial operations in the region, and now joins the advisory body that supports the running of the High Court.
Justice Ndung’u’s appointment brings experience from a regional court station into the committee, which plays a key role in advising on court administration and operations.
In a separate appointment published under Gazette Notice No. 1024, Justice James Wakiaga, the Presiding Judge of the Makadara High Court, was also nominated to serve on the committee for the same term.
Justice Wakiaga heads one of the busiest criminal justice stations in the country and is expected to contribute practical insights drawn from managing a high-volume court environment.
The third nomination, contained in Gazette Notice No. 1025, is that of Justice Stella Ngali Mutuku, who serves as the Presiding Judge of the Civil Division of the High Court.
Justice Mutuku oversees a division that handles a wide range of matters, including commercial, constitutional, and civil cases, giving her broad exposure to complex legal and administrative issues within the court system.
The High Court Advisory Committee is established under the High Court (Organisation and Administration) Act to support the effective administration of the court. Its mandate includes advising on the deployment of judges, management of court stations, and other administrative matters aimed at improving efficiency and access to justice.
The committee also plays an important role in shaping internal policy and operational decisions, especially as the judiciary continues efforts to address case backlogs and improve service delivery across court stations.
Justice Ogola, who took office as Principal Judge in 2024, has placed emphasis on institutional strengthening and administrative efficiency as part of his leadership focus.
The latest appointments are expected to strengthen the committee by bringing together experience from regional courts, busy criminal divisions, and the civil division of the High Court.
The three judges will serve on the Advisory Committee for a non-renewable term of three years, unless otherwise provided for under the law.
