Former Chief Justice Evans Gicheru is dead.
His death was announced by outgoing Chief Justice David Maraga on Saturday, December 26, morning.
"I am deeply saddened to announce the demise of retired justice Evans Gicheru which occurred this morning," Maraga said in a statement.
Maraga said the Judiciary had lost a steadfast public servant, a selfless professional and a humble leader.
"On behalf of the Judiciary, the Judicial Service Commission and on my own behalf, I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to his family for this painful loss,"
Gicheru was appointed by President Mwai Kibaki as the Chief Justice in 2003.
He is the 12th Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya and has served the longest term by any African Chief Justice in Kenya's history, from 2003 and finally retiring on 27 February 2011.
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