Another Magistrate Has Been Confirmed Dead

Another Magistrate Has Been Confirmed Dead

Another Magistrate Has Been Confirmed Dead: Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the death of Zena Atetwe Rashid Jalenga, a Resident Magistrate at the Milimani Commercial Court.

According to Koome,  Jalenga passed on Sunday Morning, October 20, 2024, after battling a long illness.

“It is with a profound sense of loss and sadness that I announce the death of Hon. Zena Atetwe Rashid Jalenga, Resident Magistrate, Milimani Commercial Court, which occurred early in the morning of October 20, 2024, following a long illness bravely borne,” CJ Koome said.

“During her service in the Judiciary, Hon. Rashid exhibited firm commitment to the cause of justice and the rule of law, working diligently and in keeping with the values of the Constitution in service to our nation,” Koome detailed

The chief Justice has since sent her heartfelt condolences to the family and friends on behalf of Judiciary.

Koome stated,”On my own behalf and that of the Judiciary fraternity, I extend heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and loved ones. We pray that the Almighty God graces us the fortitude to brave this difficult period and rests her soul in eternal peace.”

Jalenga was among the six people President William Ruto aappointed as part of the Panel to select a chairperson and two members of the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ).

She was also among the 70 judges CJ Koome appointed on August 9, 2023.

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