Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the death of Butere Chief Magistrate Jacqueline Ojwang’.
In statement on March 18, 2024, the CJ stated that the late Jacqueline Muthoni Ojwang’ has been working with the judiciary where she previously served in Kibera and Thika Law Courts.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the untimely passing of Hon. Jacqueline Muthoni Ojwang’ who has been serving as a Resident Magistrate at Butere Law Courts. She has previously worked at Kibera and Thika Law Courts,” Martha started.
In addition, CJ celebrated, Muthoni as a good friend within the judiciary who associated with many people, emphasizing her core values which led to her achievements.
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“In addition to her professional achievements, Hon. Jacqueline Muthoni Ojwang’ was a friend to many within the Judiciary. She was known for her kindness, generosity, courage, warmth, and wisdom, which touched many lives,” CJ added.
However, the CJ did now however reveal the cause of her death.
Some recent matters Jacqueline Ojwang’ handled
On June 9, 2022, Jacqueline Ojwang’, delivered a verdict on a case where David Kipng’etich Bett was accused of threatening to strangle his wife to death and set her body ablaze.
She made the ruling at Kibera law courts. Magistrate Jacqueline Ojwang’ released him on Ksh200,000 bond or a cash bail of Ksh100,000 with the surety of the same amount.
On February 6, 2023, at Kibera law courts, Magistrate Jacqueline Ojwang’ ordered the detention of three police officers.
The 3 police officers attached to the NPS-K9 unit headquarters within Lang’ata Sub- County allegedly abducted two businessmen and demanded some Ksh100,000.
Article 169 1(a) of the constitution of Kenya 2010 creates the Magistrate court. This is where most of the judiciary’s cases are heard.
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In addition, Magistrate courts are generally located in every county in Kenya. The new Magistrate Courts’ Act 2015 significantly increases the pecuniary jurisdiction of magistrate courts.
Ranks of magistrates in the judiciary of Kenya include Chief Magistrate, Senior Principal Magistrate, Senior Resident Magistrate and Resident Magistrate.