Martha Karambu Koome was born on June 3, 1960 and is a Kenyan advocate who serves as Chief Justice of Kenya, the first woman to hold the post.
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RoleChief Justice of Kenya, since May 2021, first woman to hold the office; Judge of the Court of Appeal of Kenya, 2012 to 2021; Judge of the High Court of Kenya, prior to 2012. 2 Nationality / Jurisdiction BirthplaceKithiu village, Meru District, Kenya 2 Classification
Field of Law Role
Role (category) Role (category) In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Kenya, nationality there.
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1. Martha Koome (Wikipedia)
WikipediaFull article, gender
Koome was among 13 candidates who applied for appointment to replace David Maraga when he retired in January 2021.
Full article, field of law
She is an acclaimed expert in family law and she takes a keen interest in the welfare of children.
View the Source 2. Martha Koome (Wikipedia)
WikipediaEarly life and education section
Koome was born on 3 June 1960 in Kithiu village, Meru District, Kenya.
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Martha Karambu Koome (born 3 June 1960) is a Kenyan advocate who is currently serving as the chief justice of Kenya and is the first woman to occupy the post.
View the Source Wikidata: Martha Koome
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