David Kenani Maraga, born 12 January 1951 in Bonyamatuta in the South Nyanza District of Nyanza Province, Kenya, is a Kenyan lawyer and jurist who served as the 14th Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya from 19 October 2016 to 12 January 2021. He was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the nomination of the Judicial Service Commission, succeeded Willy Mutunga, and was succeeded by Martha Koome. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws, both from the University of Nairobi.
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1. David Maraga (Wikipedia)
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He was the 14th Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya from October 2016 until his retirement in January 2021.
Introduction, nationality
David Kenani Maraga, born 12 January 1951 in Bonyamatuta in the South Nyanza District of Nyanza Province, Kenya, is a Kenyan lawyer and jurist who served as the 14th Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya from 19 October 2016 to 12 January 2021.
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David Kenani Maraga is a Kenyan lawyer and jurist.
Full article, field of law
Following his admission to the Kenyan bar in 1978, David Maraga ran a private law practice for over 25 years in Nakuru, specializing in civil and criminal litigation as well as conveyancing.
View the Source 2. Wikidata: David Maraga
Wikidata Q27825245, P569 date of birth claim (year)
P569 (date of birth): 1951
Wikidata Q27825245, P19 place of birth claim
P19 (place of birth): Nyamira
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