NAIROBI, Kenya – President William Ruto has led Kenya in mourning former Attorney General Paul Kariuki Kihara.
Kihara passed away at the age of 72 years, after his long service in the country’s judiciary.
In a public statement released on Tuesday, November 3, Ruto described Kihara as an accomplished jurist and dedicated public servant who made an invaluable contribution to the development and strengthening of Kenya’s legal and judicial institutions.
“His distinguished service included his role as the founding director of the Judiciary Training Institute, where he helped shape the professional development of Kenya’s judicial officers.
“On my behalf and on behalf of the people of Kenya, I convey our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. We stand with them in mourning this great loss and honouring a life of distinguished service to our nation,” said Ruto.
Chief Justice Martha Koome said Kihara Kariuki was an accomplished jurist, an exemplary judicial leader and a dedicated public servant whose contributions to the administration of justice and the development of Kenya’s legal institutions will remain an enduring part of our institutional history.
“As we mourn his passing, we also celebrate a life devoted to the law, public service and the strengthening of institutions that sustain the rule of law. His legacy will endure through the institutions he helped build, the reforms he championed and the generations of judicial and legal professionals who benefited from his leadership,” said Koome.
Paul Kihara’s career life
Kihara served as Attorney General from 2018 to 2022, after serving as President of the Court of Appeal.
Appointed a Judge of the High Court in 2003, he served with distinction before his elevation to the Court of Appeal, where he subsequently became the first President elected by his fellow Judges under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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